2020년 뉴베리 아너상(Newbery Honor) 수상작 문학성을 갖춘 액자식 구성의 무서운 이야기! 『어린 여우를 위한 무서운 이야기』는 어린이 문학에 기여한 최고의 작품에 수여하는 뉴베리상에서 2020년 뉴베리 아너상(Newbery Honor)을 수상한 작품이다. 1922년부터 100년 가까운 역사를 가진 가장 신뢰성 있는 어린이 문학상인 뉴베리상은 어린이 문학의 노벨상이라는 별칭으로도 유명하다. 문학성과 재미를 모두 갖추었다는 평판으로 인해 한국에서도 수상작이 출간될 때마다 큰 사랑을 받고 있다. 2020년 아너상으로 선정된 『어린 여우를 위한 무서운 이야기』는 모험, 생존, 그리고 유머, 심지어 무서움까지도 이 이야기의 가치를 빛내고 있다고 평가 받았다. 특히 무서운 이야기라고 하면 오락성이 짙은 경우가 많아 뉴베리상에서 선정되기 쉽지 않은데, 『어린 여우를 위한 무서운 이야기』는 문학성과 그 속에 담긴 가치에 대해 좋은 평가를 얻었다. 이 이야기는 액자식 구성으로 이뤄져 있다. 일곱 마리 어린 여우들이 이야기꾼에게 무서운 이야기를 듣는 액자 틀이 있고, 이야기꾼이 얘기하는 미아와 율리의 무시무시한 모험담이 액자 속 그림을 이루고 있다. 모험담은 총 8편으로 나누어져 있고, 한 편이 끝날 때마다 액자 틀에서 소름 끼치는 모험담을 듣는 어린 여우들의 반응이 그려진다. 무서운 이야기들에 엄마 품으로 돌아간 어린 여우들과는 달리 마지막까지 남아서 이야기를 듣는 막내 여우. 이 여우를 통해 액자 틀은 액자 안 그림과 어우러져 하나의 커다란 그림이 된다. 저자: 크리스천 맥케이 하이디커 (Christian McKay Heidicker) 저자 크리스천 맥케이 하이디커는 읽고 쓰고 차를 마시며 생활하고 있다. 악귀를 쫓는 고양이와 바이올린을 연주하는 빨강머리 약혼자 덕분에, 세상의 악으로부터 안전하게 보호 받는다고 느낀다. 그는 『공통 우주를 위한 치료제 Cure for the Common Universe』에서 게임중독 재활원에 들어간 이기적인 소년을 구해 주었고, 『15미터 계란풀의 습격 Attack of the 50 Foot Wallflower』에서는 한 젊은 여자를 1950년대 괴수 영화 마라톤에서 구해 주었다. 현재 미국 유타주 솔트레이크시티에 살고 있다. 역자: 이원경 경희대학교에서 국어국문학을 공부하고 지금은 전문 번역가로 활동하고 있다. 주로 소설과 인문교양서를 번역하며 틈틈이 어린이책도 번역하고 있다. 낭독자: 채지희 KBS 41기 성우로, KBS '소설극장', 'KBS 무대', '라디오 문학관', '라디오 극장'을 통해 다양한 작품의 낭독에 참여했다. 또한 KBS '해피타임 4시', '생생 라디오 매거진 채지희, 정의진입니다'의 DJ로도 활동한 바 있다. 출판사 서평: 뉴베리상을 수상한 '무서운 이야기' 1922년에 제정된 뉴베리상은 매년 어린이 문학에 공헌한 작품과 작가에게 주어지는 상이다. 가장 오래된 어린이 문학상 가운데 하나인 뉴베리상 심사위원들은 2020년 아너상 수상작으로 『어린 여우를 위한 무서운 이야기』를 선택했다. 보통 무서운 이야기라고 하면 독자들에게 말초적 자극을 주는 오락물이라고 생각할 뿐 문학성 있는 이야기일 것이라곤 기대하지 않는다. 그런데 왜 최고의 어린이 청소년 문학을 선정하는 뉴베리상에서 이 작품을 선택했을까? 이 작품을 편견 없이 읽어 본다면 뉴베리상에서 이 작품에 주목한 이유를 자연스럽게 깨달을 것이다.

'Coming off the back of binge-watching the Off Campus series, Hit or Miss was honestly the PERFECT remedy, and I absolutely ate this up. Like consumed. Devoured. Left no crumbs' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolute perfection. No Notes' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The chemistry is fire' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I'm literally obsessed' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿He's a player. And she's the goal...¿¿¿¿ Ethan Taylor is unbeatable on and off the field. Being the star of the Marshall College soccer team - and hot as hell - has its perks. But when tragedy strikes, Ethan flies straight out of South Carolina and to the intimidating halls of Hemden University, where even his Southern charm can't melt the stiff British upper lips... Mia Meyers has never had much luck with people. Having always been a bookish wallflower, junior year abroad could be her one chance to step into the spotlight. So, when Mia realises that she's not the onlystudent from Marshall across the pond this year, she is determined that no one will get in the way of her new life - not even Ethan Taylor. But why is it that Ethan's infuriatingly sexy green eyes can't stop staring at her, and why doesn't she want him to look away? They may be far from friends at home, but under the spires of Hemden, could this striker score her heart? Perfect for fans of: ¿Sporty MMC x bookish FMC ¿Men that YEARN. ¿College romances ¿ M&S picky bits ¿¿¿¿¿¿Forced proximity (and they were ROOMMATES) ¿Love triangles ¿¿Spice Readers are OBSESSED with Hit Or Miss : 'Hit or Miss has the slow burn and the swoon I love in a romance - with lots of M&S references that are essential for us Brits' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The perfect mix of college romance chaos, tension filled banter, and a surprising amount of emotional depth underneath all the flirting and sparks' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A perfect college romance' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was laughing out loud by page three' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'When I say I devoured this, I meant it' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'LOVED IT!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The ultimate jock-meets-quiet-girl romance - heart-warming, swoony, with a pinch of spice' ¿¿¿¿¿ Your favourite romance authors think Elle Kelk is a HIT: 'Smart, funny, and so sohot' ALI HAZELWOOD 'Will leave you swooning, smiling, and screeching for more' B.K. BORISON 'Everything I love in a college romance' BAL KHABRA 'Irresistibly sexy and sweet' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'Elle Kelk could write anything and I'd read it in a heartbeat' SANGU MANDANNA 'I kicked my feet up and read this book in a single, glorious afternoon' ALICIA THOMPSON 'Hit or Miss is sexy, real, and witty. Elle Kelk wrote a college romance that will make you laugh out loud and pull at your heartstrings' JOSS RICHARD 'A million out of ten from me' LUCY VINE

'W himsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary, deeply kind rather than merely nice. I loved it' Alix E. Harrow It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment - a condition which makes her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season - but when the strange, handsome and utterly uncouth Lord Sorcier discovers her condition, she is instead drawn into dangerous and peculiar faerie affairs. If Dora's reputation can survive both her curse and her sudden connection with the least-liked man in all of high society, then she may yet reclaim her normal place in the world. . . but the longer Dora spends with Elias Wilder, the more she begins to suspect that one may indeed fall in love, even with only half a soul. Bridgerton meets Howl's Moving Castle in this enchanting historical fantasy, where the only thing more meddlesome than faeries is a marriage-minded mother. Pick up HALF A SOUL, and be stolen away into Olivia Atwater's charming, magical version of Regency England! Praise for Olivia Atwater: 'A delightful, romantic romp that also deftly examines class and privilege, Half a Soul is the definition of a comfort read' Hannah Whitten author of For the Wolf 'Half a Soul is a perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous and delightful. I absolutely adored it.' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'A hugely enjoyable take on the Regency. . . I wolfed this down with great pleasure.' KJ Charles ' Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart - and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun ' Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm . . . Dora and the Lord Sorcier have a place amongst my favourite fantasy romance couples ever ' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels ' Half a Soul is exactly the comfort read we all need . This winsome, whimsical fantasy romance has much to say about privilege, justice, and the power of empathy, even as it sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible ' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy 'A charming and original take on both the fae and the Regency fantasy genre, with plenty of humour and heart. I couldn't put it down .' Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

'Coming off the back of binge-watching the Off Campus series, Hit or Miss was honestly the PERFECT remedy, and I absolutely ate this up. Like consumed. Devoured. Left no crumbs' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolute perfection. No Notes' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The chemistry is fire' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I'm literally obsessed' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿He's a player. And she's the goal...¿¿¿¿ Ethan Taylor is unbeatable on and off the field. Being the star of the Marshall College soccer team - and hot as hell - has its perks. But when tragedy strikes, Ethan flies straight out of South Carolina and to the intimidating halls of Hemden University, where even his Southern charm can't melt the stiff British upper lips... Mia Meyers has never had much luck with people. Having always been a bookish wallflower, junior year abroad could be her one chance to step into the spotlight. So, when Mia realises that she's not the onlystudent from Marshall across the pond this year, she is determined that no one will get in the way of her new life - not even Ethan Taylor. But why is it that Ethan's infuriatingly sexy green eyes can't stop staring at her, and why doesn't she want him to look away? They may be far from friends at home, but under the spires of Hemden, could this striker score her heart? Perfect for fans of: ¿Sporty MMC x bookish FMC ¿Men that YEARN. ¿College romances ¿ M&S picky bits ¿¿¿¿¿¿Forced proximity (and they were ROOMMATES) ¿Love triangles ¿¿Spice Readers are OBSESSED with Hit Or Miss : 'Hit or Miss has the slow burn and the swoon I love in a romance - with lots of M&S references that are essential for us Brits' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The perfect mix of college romance chaos, tension filled banter, and a surprising amount of emotional depth underneath all the flirting and sparks' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A perfect college romance' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was laughing out loud by page three' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'When I say I devoured this, I meant it' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'LOVED IT!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The ultimate jock-meets-quiet-girl romance - heart-warming, swoony, with a pinch of spice' ¿¿¿¿¿ Your favourite romance authors think Elle Kelk is a HIT: 'Smart, funny, and so sohot' ALI HAZELWOOD 'Will leave you swooning, smiling, and screeching for more' B.K. BORISON 'Everything I love in a college romance' BAL KHABRA 'Irresistibly sexy and sweet' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'Elle Kelk could write anything and I'd read it in a heartbeat' SANGU MANDANNA 'I kicked my feet up and read this book in a single, glorious afternoon' ALICIA THOMPSON 'Hit or Miss is sexy, real, and witty. Elle Kelk wrote a college romance that will make you laugh out loud and pull at your heartstrings' JOSS RICHARD 'A million out of ten from me' LUCY VINE

Perfect for fans of Juno and Jennifer E. Smith, Unpregnant is a heartfelt and funny YA debut about fierce friendship, reproductive rights, and the wild road to adulthood. Now a movie streaming on HBO Max, starring Haley Lu Richardson as Veronica and Barbie Ferreira as Bailey. “Hilarious. A remarkable debut.” —Stephen Chbosky, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower “A buddy road trip novel so funny, touching, and surprising, readers will forget it’s also important. Honest and relatable!” —Alex Flinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly Seventeen-year-old Veronica Clarke never thought she’d want to fail a test—that is, until she finds herself staring at a piece of plastic with two solid pink lines. With a college-bound future now disappearing before her eyes, Veronica considers a decision she never imagined she’d have to make: an abortion. There’s just one catch—the closest place to get one is over nine hundred miles away. With conservative parents, a less-than-optimal boyfriend, and no car, Veronica turns to the only person who won’t judge her: Bailey Butler, a legendary misfit at Jefferson High—and Veronica’s ex-best friend. What could go wrong? Not much, apart from three days of stolen cars, crazed ex-boyfriends, aliens, ferret napping, and the betrayal of a broken friendship that can’t be outrun. Under the starlit skies of the Southwest, Veronica and Bailey discover that sometimes the most important choice is who your friends are. This breakout novel is from authors Jenni Hendriks (writer for How I Met Your Mother) and Ted Caplan (music editor for The Hate U Give). TIME CALLS THE UNPREGNANT MOVIE "A SPIRITED COMEDY ABOUT A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE." “A stellar, timely debut.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Timely; hilarious, and heartfelt.” —Kirkus (starred review) A Top Ten YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers! What happens when the girl who has it all figured out has to rely on the one person she left behind? An Unlikely Friendship: Veronica is college-bound and Bailey is a legendary misfit. When a positive pregnancy test changes everything, an ex-best friend is the only person she can turn to. High-Stakes Road Trip: Nine hundred miles. Stolen cars, ferret napping, and a crazed ex-boyfriend in hot pursuit. This is one cross-country drive they’ll never forget. Forced Proximity: Trapped in a car with years of bad blood between them, Veronica and Bailey must confront their broken past if they want to survive the future. Laugh-Out-Loud Meets Heartfelt: A powerful coming of age story that tackles tough topics with wit, humor, and a whole lot of heart.

'W himsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary, deeply kind rather than merely nice. I loved it' Alix E. Harrow It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment - a condition which makes her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season - but when the strange, handsome and utterly uncouth Lord Sorcier discovers her condition, she is instead drawn into dangerous and peculiar faerie affairs. If Dora's reputation can survive both her curse and her sudden connection with the least-liked man in all of high society, then she may yet reclaim her normal place in the world. . . but the longer Dora spends with Elias Wilder, the more she begins to suspect that one may indeed fall in love, even with only half a soul. Bridgerton meets Howl's Moving Castle in this enchanting historical fantasy, where the only thing more meddlesome than faeries is a marriage-minded mother. Pick up HALF A SOUL, and be stolen away into Olivia Atwater's charming, magical version of Regency England! Praise for Olivia Atwater: 'A delightful, romantic romp that also deftly examines class and privilege, Half a Soul is the definition of a comfort read' Hannah Whitten author of For the Wolf 'Half a Soul is a perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous and delightful. I absolutely adored it.' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'A hugely enjoyable take on the Regency. . . I wolfed this down with great pleasure.' KJ Charles ' Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart - and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun ' Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm . . . Dora and the Lord Sorcier have a place amongst my favourite fantasy romance couples ever ' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels ' Half a Soul is exactly the comfort read we all need . This winsome, whimsical fantasy romance has much to say about privilege, justice, and the power of empathy, even as it sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible ' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy 'A charming and original take on both the fae and the Regency fantasy genre, with plenty of humour and heart. I couldn't put it down .' Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

'W himsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary, deeply kind rather than merely nice. I loved it' Alix E. Harrow It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment - a condition which makes her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season - but when the strange, handsome and utterly uncouth Lord Sorcier discovers her condition, she is instead drawn into dangerous and peculiar faerie affairs. If Dora's reputation can survive both her curse and her sudden connection with the least-liked man in all of high society, then she may yet reclaim her normal place in the world. . . but the longer Dora spends with Elias Wilder, the more she begins to suspect that one may indeed fall in love, even with only half a soul. Bridgerton meets Howl's Moving Castle in this enchanting historical fantasy, where the only thing more meddlesome than faeries is a marriage-minded mother. Pick up HALF A SOUL, and be stolen away into Olivia Atwater's charming, magical version of Regency England! Praise for Olivia Atwater: 'A delightful, romantic romp that also deftly examines class and privilege, Half a Soul is the definition of a comfort read' Hannah Whitten author of For the Wolf 'Half a Soul is a perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous and delightful. I absolutely adored it.' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'A hugely enjoyable take on the Regency. . . I wolfed this down with great pleasure.' KJ Charles ' Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart - and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun ' Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm . . . Dora and the Lord Sorcier have a place amongst my favourite fantasy romance couples ever ' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels ' Half a Soul is exactly the comfort read we all need . This winsome, whimsical fantasy romance has much to say about privilege, justice, and the power of empathy, even as it sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible ' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy 'A charming and original take on both the fae and the Regency fantasy genre, with plenty of humour and heart. I couldn't put it down .' Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Perfect for fans of Juno and Jennifer E. Smith, Unpregnant is a heartfelt and funny YA debut about fierce friendship, reproductive rights, and the wild road to adulthood. Now a movie streaming on HBO Max, starring Haley Lu Richardson as Veronica and Barbie Ferreira as Bailey. “Hilarious. A remarkable debut.” —Stephen Chbosky, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower “A buddy road trip novel so funny, touching, and surprising, readers will forget it’s also important. Honest and relatable!” —Alex Flinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly Seventeen-year-old Veronica Clarke never thought she’d want to fail a test—that is, until she finds herself staring at a piece of plastic with two solid pink lines. With a college-bound future now disappearing before her eyes, Veronica considers a decision she never imagined she’d have to make: an abortion. There’s just one catch—the closest place to get one is over nine hundred miles away. With conservative parents, a less-than-optimal boyfriend, and no car, Veronica turns to the only person who won’t judge her: Bailey Butler, a legendary misfit at Jefferson High—and Veronica’s ex-best friend. What could go wrong? Not much, apart from three days of stolen cars, crazed ex-boyfriends, aliens, ferret napping, and the betrayal of a broken friendship that can’t be outrun. Under the starlit skies of the Southwest, Veronica and Bailey discover that sometimes the most important choice is who your friends are. This breakout novel is from authors Jenni Hendriks (writer for How I Met Your Mother) and Ted Caplan (music editor for The Hate U Give). TIME CALLS THE UNPREGNANT MOVIE "A SPIRITED COMEDY ABOUT A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE." “A stellar, timely debut.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Timely; hilarious, and heartfelt.” —Kirkus (starred review) A Top Ten YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers! She needs her ex-best friend for the most important trip of her life. What could possibly go wrong? Ex-Best Friends to Ride-or-Die: Veronica is the perfect student; Bailey is the school's legendary misfit. Four years after their friendship imploded, they're stuck in a car together for one last, desperate chance to set things right. High-Stakes Road Trip: With a future at Brown University on the line, Veronica has to travel over nine hundred miles for the procedure she needs. The only person she can turn to is the last person she ever expected to ask for help. Dark Humor and Outrageous Hijinks: From stolen cars and ferret napping to confronting religious zealots and crazed ex-boyfriends, this journey is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. A Timely, Important Story: Perfect for fans of Juno, this novel tackles the subject of reproductive rights with honesty, wit, and the power of fierce female friendship.

Perfect for fans of Juno and Jennifer E. Smith, Unpregnant is a heartfelt and funny YA debut about fierce friendship, reproductive rights, and the wild road to adulthood. Now a movie streaming on HBO Max, starring Haley Lu Richardson as Veronica and Barbie Ferreira as Bailey. “Hilarious. A remarkable debut.” —Stephen Chbosky, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower “A buddy road trip novel so funny, touching, and surprising, readers will forget it’s also important. Honest and relatable!” —Alex Flinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly Seventeen-year-old Veronica Clarke never thought she’d want to fail a test—that is, until she finds herself staring at a piece of plastic with two solid pink lines. With a college-bound future now disappearing before her eyes, Veronica considers a decision she never imagined she’d have to make: an abortion. There’s just one catch—the closest place to get one is over nine hundred miles away. With conservative parents, a less-than-optimal boyfriend, and no car, Veronica turns to the only person who won’t judge her: Bailey Butler, a legendary misfit at Jefferson High—and Veronica’s ex-best friend. What could go wrong? Not much, apart from three days of stolen cars, crazed ex-boyfriends, aliens, ferret napping, and the betrayal of a broken friendship that can’t be outrun. Under the starlit skies of the Southwest, Veronica and Bailey discover that sometimes the most important choice is who your friends are. This breakout novel is from authors Jenni Hendriks (writer for How I Met Your Mother) and Ted Caplan (music editor for The Hate U Give). TIME CALLS THE UNPREGNANT MOVIE "A SPIRITED COMEDY ABOUT A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE." “A stellar, timely debut.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Timely; hilarious, and heartfelt.” —Kirkus (starred review) A Top Ten YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers! She needs her ex-best friend for the most important trip of her life. What could possibly go wrong? Ex-Best Friends to Ride-or-Die: Veronica is the perfect student; Bailey is the school's legendary misfit. Four years after their friendship imploded, they're stuck in a car together for one last, desperate chance to set things right. High-Stakes Road Trip: With a future at Brown University on the line, Veronica has to travel over nine hundred miles for the procedure she needs. The only person she can turn to is the last person she ever expected to ask for help. Dark Humor and Outrageous Hijinks: From stolen cars and ferret napping to confronting religious zealots and crazed ex-boyfriends, this journey is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. A Timely, Important Story: Perfect for fans of Juno, this novel tackles the subject of reproductive rights with honesty, wit, and the power of fierce female friendship.

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WORLD WAR Z 'TRUE TERROR' Guardian ' NAIL CHOMPING SUSPENSE ' Total Film ______________________________________ As the ash and chaos from Mount Rainier's eruption swirled and finally settled, the story of the Greenloop massacre has passed unnoticed, unexamined . . . until now. But the journals of resident Kate Holland, recovered from the town's bloody wreckage, capture a tale too harrowing - and too earth-shattering in its implications - to be forgotten. In these pages, Max Brooks brings Kate's extraordinary account to light for the first time, faithfully reproducing her words alongside his own extensive investigations into the massacre and the beasts behind it, once thought legendary but now known to be terrifyingly real. Kate's is a tale of unexpected strength and resilience, of humanity's defiance in the face of a terrible predator's gaze, and inevitably, of savagery and death. Yet it is also far more than that. Because if what Kate Holland saw in those days is real, then we must accept the impossible. We must accept that the creature known as Bigfoot walks among us - and that it is a beast of terrible strength and ferocity. Part survival narrative, part bloody horror tale, part scientific journey into the boundaries between truth and fiction, this is a Bigfoot story as only Max Brooks could chronicle it - and like none you've ever read before. ______________________________________ 'Unputdownable' John Marrs, bestselling author of The One 'A bloody good read' Andrew Hunter-Murray, bestselling author of The Last Day 'A masterful blend of laugh-out-loud social satire and stuff-your-fist-in-your-mouth horror. One elevates the other, making the book, and its message, all the more relevant.' David Sedaris 'For any fan of Bigfoot or cryptozoology, it's a referential treat.' Guardian 'Dark, gripping and visceral, Devolution is a unique journey into terror.' Waterstones 'Another triumph from Max Brooks! . . . I can't wait until he turns every monster from childhood into an intelligent, entertaining page-turner' Stephen Chbosky, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Imaginary Friend and The Perks of Being a Wallflower 'Drawing you in with likeable characters in a real-world situation, then smashing your trust to pieces like a giant ape crushing a skull with his bare hands. Devolution will make you think twice about booking that remote weekend getaway in the woods.' Sci-Fi Now, 5* review 'Max Brooks has written the next great epistolary novel. Devolution is phenomenal' Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box 'One of the greatest horror novels I've ever read. The characters soar, the ideas sing, and it's all going to scare the living daylights out of you' Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter 'Grisly page-turner . . . Brooks' eye for rich characterisation, pointed social commentary and nail-chomping suspense is as sharp as ever' Total Film 'Delightful . . . A tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy' Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 'Timely, terrifying, and utterly terrific.' SFX Magazine *****