In this humorous but informative non-fiction title for middle graders, Maria Birmingham takes a look at the various ways in which humans have tried to escape death – permanently – throughout the ages. Incorporating science, myth, and technology, the author fills the book with fun facts and thought-provoking info in a manner that is sure to pique the interest of even the least morbid kids. Illustrator Josh Holinaty’s quirky images have a retro-comics feel, complementing the text with eye-pleasing visual elements.