My Best Friend is Extinct

My Best Friend is Extinct

  • By: Rebecca Wood Barrett
    Illustrated By: Cornelia Li
  • Pages:240
  • Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
  • Themes:friendship, bravery, adventure, bullying, prehistoric creatures
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  • Available:03/16/2021
  • Age Groups:Fiction Ages 9-12
  • Lexile:640L
  • Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient:T
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Ten-year-old Henry Springs is thrilled when the wintery resort town he and his mom recently moved to experiences a record-breaking snowfall. There are even rumors that the extreme weather could mark the beginning of a new ice age.

One day, while exploring one of the many tunnels running through the town’s snowbanks, Henry discovers a strange, prehistoric-like creature that is seriously injured. Henry immediately names him Yarp and hauls the wounded animal back to his house on a makeshift sled. There he builds a secret cave for Yarp and slowly nurses him back to health. But, as Henry soon discovers, Yarp is not the only unusual beast lurking in the neighborhood. Where did these creatures come from and how can Henry keep his new friend safe?

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

"My Best Friend Is Extinct is a wild romp through the hidden world of a snow-covered town. Readers will cheer for quirky and loveable Henry as he navigates the challenges of friendship with his classmates and his new buddy and prehistoric creature, Yarp."

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“I want a yarpie! Barring that, I’ll take Henry Springs, who is not only a brave and resourceful protagonist, but a terrific digger to boot. (Bonus: He’s NOT extinct!) Zanily original and wonderfully snow-filled, My Best Friend Is Extinct will delight readers of all ages.”
– Caroline Adderson, author of It Happened on Sweet Street and Izzy in the Doghouse
“Illustrations throughout add charm to the story. A good choice for lovers of animal and friendship stories.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“Engaging and intriguing...A heartwarming tale of finding home.”
– School Library Journal (SLJ)
“Artwork is expressive...to accompany Wood Barrett’s imaginative storytelling. But most effective is the relatable and charming Henry, who learns lessons about bravery, trust, and friendship through his sweet relationship with a prehistoric friend.”
– Quill & Quire
“Whimsical b&w illustrations increase the appeal of this sweet tale…Readers who enjoy adventure stories with animals will appreciate the fast-paced chapters and the touching bond between a boy and his 'bear.’”
– Publishers Weekly
“A truly exciting and entertaining novel for younger readers. Highly Recommended.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“This is a must purchase for elementary school libraries as well as home libraries as much for its unique plot and dynamic action as for its message to children who find a similar cause that can bring them together.”
– Must Read Literature
“A simple and fun middle grade read that would be wonderful to highlight during the winter season…A great read aloud for 3rd or 4th grade.”
– Kiss the Book
BC Books for Schools   | 2021  |  Commended
Chocolate Lily Book Awards   | 2023  |  Nominated
Young Readers' Choice Book Awards of British Columbia (YRCABC) Red Cedar Book Awards   | 2022  |  Nominated

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