The Decomposition of Jack

In her award-winning middle grade novel, Kristin O’Donnell Tubb explores themes of family and friendship through the eyes of Jack, who grapples with his parents' divorce while helping his mother in her unusual career as a roadkill collector. Known as the Roadkill Kid at school, Jack's life takes an adventurous turn when he believes he spots a cougar, a species thought to be extinct in Tennessee. Tasked with an Earth Science project, he chooses to research this elusive animal, all while managing the pressures of school and his evolving role in his mother's work. Balancing humor and poignancy, the story captures Jack's journey of discovery and resilience amidst changes in his family life.