Description
The comfortable life of Pickles, the calico housecat, is turned upside down when humans succumb to a zombie apocalypse. She doesn't know where her "pet" - human child Connor - has gone, only that there are zombies 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 fearsome gang of chipmunks, Pickles and her crew search for remnants of human society.
About the Author
Angela Misri is the author of the Portia Adams Adventures series and several essays on Sherlock Holmes. As a former CBC Radio digital manager and the Digital Director at The Walrus, Misri is never offline (although she prefers to write long form in notebooks). She plays MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), speaks several web languages, and owns too many comic books. Misri currently lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Reviews
"A rousing odyssey." * Kirkus Reviews *
"Pickles and her gang are endlessly engaging, possessing ingenuity, kindness, courage, and awesome sparks of humour." * Quill & Quire *
"Pickles vs. the Zombies is a fun read that takes a typical zombie narrative but tells it from the perspective of the pets left behind." * Canadian Review of Materials *
"This is a story about love, friendship, and perseverance, packed with a lot of action (and zombies) that is sure to keep young readers engaged till the very end." * Canadian Children's Book Centre *
"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."
Rated E for Excellent * Resource Links *
Awards
Winner of Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award 2020 (Canada). Nominated for MYRCA Sundogs 2021 (Canada).
Book Information
ISBN 9781770865587
Author Angela Misri
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Cormorant Books,Canada
Publisher Cormorant Books,Canada
Series Tails from the Apocalypse
Weight(grams) 162g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 137mm * 13mm