The Lost Galumpus

Name: The Lost Galumpus
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Joseph Helgerson
ISBN: 9780063287037

Author: Joseph Helgerson

Narrator: Gary Tiedemann

Unabridged: 6 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Clarion Books

Published: 01/10/2023

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Children's Humor, Fantasy Stories

Synopsis

A time-traveling woolly mammoth finds refuge and rescue at the unlikely hands of a possum and his community of woodland friends in this humorous middle grade for fans of The Secret Lake and The Wild Robot. When a furry, four-legged beast from the distant past appears in their park, the local animals are concerned about unwanted attention from humans. Gilly the Possum, assistant to raccoon Mayor Crawdaddy, is tasked with figuring out where the lost galumpus came from . . . and how to get him home again.While Gilly and the Mayor don’t agree on much, they can agree on one thing: with a huge blizzard rolling in, the galumpus needs their help, no matter where he came from.This laugh-out-loud 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.

About Joseph Helgerson

Joseph Helgerson lives next door to Theodore Wirth Park, where he often hikes. His book The Lost Galumpus is the first time he’s written about that park’s remarkable residents. He’s previously written about river trolls (Horns & Wrinkles) and talking crows (Crows & Cards).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Therearenobadbooks on November 09, 2022

It's a creative story of a time-traveling mammoth who needs help getting home. I've never read anything like this. The narrator is the best thing. A possum who has the best introspection moments and quick answers to complicated questions (that need answers in just a few words.) The content is perfect......more

Goodreads review by Becky on February 13, 2023

First sentence: Getting Mayor Crawdaddy out of his oak tree usually took a catastrophe. Sometimes two. He was a raccon who liked his comforts. "We're being invaded!" I called out, stretching things a bit on account of the snowstorm I was standing in. Possum fur isn't as warm as it could be, especial......more

Goodreads review by Heather on January 30, 2023

My family has a special place in our hearts for Joseph Helgerson. We came upon Horns and Wrinkles at a very bleak point and that story helped see us through. So I was delighted when I saw a new book out! The Lost Galumpus is imaginative and funny with winning characters. My two favorites were the pr......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on February 25, 2024

Cute story told by Gilly a possum, who is assistant to Mayor Crawdaddy and is called Uncle Fester by Ruth a human girl. Gilly and a cast of other cute animals discover a woolly mammoth (the galumpus) they name Twigs during a massive blizzard. The animals, Ruth, and a robotic smoky the bear have to b......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on February 14, 2023

I almost quit on this book. I'm just not a fan of this narration style, which is similar to Richard Peck. There were also some unbelievable twists that I didn't love at first. I'm glad I stuck with it though, because it ended up being a cute story. Not sure I'll get a lot of kids to pick up a book t......more