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The council of animals / Nick McDonell ; with illustrations by Steven Tabbutt
"First came the pandemic, then came The Calamity. The few remaining humans are huddled in impoverished villages. The animals, meanwhile, have convened a gathering, each group sending a representative to debate and vote on whether to help the last human stragglers...or to kill and eat them. As each animal makes its case, the fate of humanity depends on whether each species will act in its own self-interest, or if they will follow the lead of the kindly bear who believes that humans can be rehabilitated. The impending decision forces each animal to confront their past traumas at the hands of the humans while also putting them in the position to reign over the other sub-species-rodents and insects-if they so choose. The desire for power, deeply ingrained prejudices, and glimmers of righteousness guide the members of the council as they work to establish a new world order"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250799036
- ISBN: 1250799031
- Physical Description: 195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2021
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| Subject: | Human-animal relationships > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Dystopian fiction. Animal fiction. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 3 of 3 copies available at Scenic Regional.
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- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Scenic Regional-New Haven | FIC MCD (Text) | 300737801+ | Fiction | Available | - |
| Scenic Regional-Sullivan | FIC MCD (Text) | 3007377994 | Fiction | Available | - |
| Scenic Regional-Warrenton | FIC MCD (Text) | 3007378001 | Fiction | Available | - |
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The Council of Animals : A Novel
From national bestselling author Nick McDonell, The Council of Animals is a captivating fable for humans of all ages--dreamers and cynics alike--who believe (if nothing else) in the power of timeless storytelling. "'Now,' continued the cat, 'there is nothing more difficult than changing an animal's mind. But I will say, in case I can change yours: humans are more useful to us outside our bellies than in.'" Perhaps. After The Calamity, the animals thought the humans had managed to do themselves in. But, it turns out, a few are cowering in makeshift villages. So the animals--among them a cat, a dog, a crow, a baboon, a horse, and a bear--have convened to debate whether to help the last human stragglers . . . or to eat them. Rest assured, there is a happy ending. Sort of. Featuring illustrations by Steven Tabbutt
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