Dead Boy
Written by Laurel Gale
Narrated by Robbie Daymond
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About this audiobook
Fans of Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book will embrace this darkly funny novel!
Crow isn't like the other kids. He stinks. He's got maggots. His body parts fall off at inopportune moments. (His mom always sews them back on, though.) And he hasn't been able to sleep in years. Not since waking up from death.
But worse than the maggots is how lonely Crow feels. When Melody Plympton moves in next door, Crow can't resist the chance to finally make a friend. With Melody around he may even have a shot at getting his life back from the mysterious wish-granting creature living in the park. But first there are tests to pass. And it will mean risking the only friend he's had in years.
Debut author Laurel Gale's story about friendship fulfilled may be the most moving-and most macabre-yet.
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Reviews for Dead Boy
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Crow is dead and that's really put a crimp in his social life. He can't go to school anymore and all his friends have forgotten him. So when a new girl moves in nextdoor and wants to be his friend how can he resist, even if he is a gross, rotting corpse. A middle-grade adventure with smart puzzles and a happy ending.
[I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.] - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Crow Darlingson is dead but appears to be alive. I would not consider him a zombie because he can walk, talk, grow, do school work but not eat or sleep. Crow's parts fall off or split, but his mom sews him back together. He stinks because he is rotting and maggots crawl out of him so he is not allowed to leave the house. His parents have separated yet Crow still sees his dad every once in a while. Apparently, Crow died when he was in the fourth grade and somehow, his parents wished him back to life, but the wish did not bring him back as a living, breathing, warm-blooded human.One day as Crow was watching out his window, sees people moving in next door. His next door neighbour, Melody, sneaks over the fence one night to meet him. She is fascinated with Crow, especially when she finds out Magic is involved. Her mother disappeared when she was young and she is positive that magic took her away. One night they sneak out and go to the park where they get scared by a monster/creature. On Hallowe'en they end up back at the park and purposely seek out the creature. This takes Crow and Melody on an adventure that will having you holding your breath at times! It is creepy and scary and they learn lessons along the way. Will they pass the test and get their wishes? This is a story about how difficult it can be to be yourself regardless of the situation you are in. It teaches about loyalty, unselfishness as well as having to stand up for yourself. I enjoyed the gentle creepiness of the book describing Crow. Don't be scared to read this book! It is a wonderful read and Middle Graders and even Young Adults will enjoy Crow's and Melody's adventures.I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.