The Lost Galumpus

A time-traveling woolly mammoth is rescued by a possum and his woodland friends in this humorous middle grade novel, featuring charming black-and-white interior illustrations. The story explores themes of kindness and generosity in the face of unexpected circumstances, and includes a crowd-pleasing cast of cavemen, robots, and woolly mammoths.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins

A time-traveling woolly mammoth, stranded in the present day, finds refuge and rescue at the unlikely hands of a possum and his community of woodland friends in this humorous middle grade novel for fans of "The Secret Lake" and "The Wild Robot." Set in Theodore Wirth Park, the story follows Gilly the Possum, assistant to raccoon Mayor Crawdaddy, as he sets out to find the lost galumpus and help him return home. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of cavemen, robots, and woolly mammoths, each with their own unique perspective on the world. With a blizzard rolling in, the galumpus needs their help, no matter where he came from. This laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure has the whole woodland community in Theodore Wirth Park considering the best way to welcome a newcomer—and what generosity in the face of unthinkable circumstances can mean. Features a crowd-pleasing cast of cavemen, robots, and woolly mammoths! Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Katherine Applegate and Sara Pennypacker. A great choice for reluctant readers. Includes a thoughtful note from the author. Don't miss other titles by Joseph Helgerson such as "Horns & Wrinkles."

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 150 x 187 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780358415220