The comfortable life of Pickles, a calico house cat, is turned upside down when humans succumb to the zombie apocalypse. She doesn't know where her "pet," the human child Connor, has gone, only that zombies are everywhere.
Determined to find Connor, Pickles sets off with her cat friends and a streetwise raccoon, exploring a world she has only seen through a window. Fending off human zombies, street cats from the wrong side of the track and a ferocious gang of chipmunks, Pickles and her crew search for remnants of human society
Determined to find Connor, Pickles sets off with her cat friends and a streetwise raccoon, exploring a world she has only seen through a window. Fending off human zombies, street cats from the wrong side of the track and a ferocious gang of chipmunks, Pickles and her crew search for remnants of human society
“She certainly has heart...A rousing odyssey.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“Pickles and her gang are endlessly engaging, possessing ingenuity, kindness, courage, and awesome sparks of humour.”
– Quill & Quire
“A fun read that takes a typical zombie narrative but tells it from the perspective of the pets left behind.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“This action packed story will appeal to animal lovers and zombie fanatics alike. A novel filled with hope, excitement and a touch of terror, it is sure to be a hit with fans of many different genres.”
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Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award | 2021 | Winner
