The Racc Pack

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The Racc Pack

Live life in the trash lane with this first entry in a hilarious middle grade graphic novel series about a family of sneaky raccoons from graphic novel superstars Stephanie Cooke and Whitney Gardner!

Meet the Bin family, a trio of raccoons in the risky business of dumpster diving for all their needs. With Dusty’s brains, ReRe’s muscle, and Scraps’s gadgets (please don’t tell him he’s almost definitely an opossum), the Binses are determined to leave no garbage bin unturned in their pursuit of the tastiest, most delicious trash they can find.

When the family discovers a new upscale grocery store that’s throwing away their perfectly good food at the end of each day, the Binses hatch a heist so daring it’ll have them rolling in garbage all winter long. But a critter-despising CEO, Jeff Beans, and the high-tech defense system he’s installed means liberating that trash is going to take all the skills the Racc Pack have…and maybe some help from a cat burglar with a mysterious past.

Written by Stephanie Cooke
Art by Whitney Gardner
January 23, 2024, Simon & Schuster/Simon Kids
Ages: 7 – 10
Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-1665914932
Paperback ISBN-13: TBA

"Humorously high-octane antics. Via expressive and vividly saturated cartooning by Gardner and punchy text by Cooke, the creators subtly raise awareness of waste prevention in this Mission Impossible–leaning graphic novel series launch."
Publisher's Weekly
“Racc Pack is a hilarious and ridiculous romp with real heart. It’s also a wonderful love letter to Toronto and our favourite (most of the time) trash pandas!”
Adrienne KressAuthor of Bendy: Dreams Come to Life, The Explorers, Ghost Circus
"Racc Pack has an overflowing dumpster's worth of things to love about it! Cooke and Gardner's storytelling sensibilities are a perfect match. So many laughs, so much heart, and at its core, a really fun heist! Plus, there's a massively important message about food waste. I highly recommend it!"
Mat HeagartyWriter of Lumberjackula, Martian Ghost Centaur
"It was AMAZING!"
BeaAged 8
"A dumpster’s worth of laughs."
Kirkus Reviews
“This book is SO FUN! Stephanie Cooke and Whitney Gardner are a powerhouse duo (and passionate raccoon advocates!) who bring to life a hilariously imaginative world that feels just like your favorite children’s animated series. Chock-full of gags and heart, you’ll want to be part of the Bins family at the story’s end, too!”
Celia LExecutive Editor
"This colorful romp of a heist seems straightforward on the surface, but it digs into food waste, "ugly" food, the plight of bodega cats and neighborhood strays, the importance of found family, and more. It's absolutely absurd and incredibly sharp. I loved reading this and I think Cooke and Gardner are the perfect creative duo to tackle the nuance of this story without losing sight of their core audience."
Samantha PucThe Mary Sue, Polygon
"An imaginitive, high-energy heist that serves up laughs while gently introducing young readers to timely topics. A first purchase for library collections."
Jasmine AmiriSchool Library Journal
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