Pickles vs. the Zombies
Tails from the Apocalypse
by Angela Misri
Price: $13.95
Ages: 9 to 12
Publication Date: September 21, 2019
Synopsis:
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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.
ISBN: 9781770865587
Format: Trade Paperback
Size: 5.375" x 8.00"
Subjects:
JUV080000 JUVENILE FICTION / Zombies
JUV059000 JUVENILE FICTION / Dystopian
JUV002050 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
JUV002190 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Pets
Winner, 2020 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Awards
Nominated, 2021 MYRCA Sundogs Award
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Reviews
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“This book finally answers that all important question: what will pets do during a zombie apocalypse? A fast-paced, funny read with a pinch of fear and a dollop of yuck. No matter what kind of pet you have, you’ll love these four-legged survivors.”
— Arthur Slade, author of The Hunchback Assignments and Crimson
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“The secret life of post apocalyptic pets. Inventive, thrilling and fun!”
— Kevin Sylvester, author of MiNRS and The Almost Epic Squad
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“They made the strangest fellowship since the one in the Lord of the Rings. Instead of a wizard, an elf, and others, this group consisted of several cats, a raccoon, and a hyperactive hamster led by the courageous Pickles determined to find his beloved human, Connor. Angela Misri takes us on a heart-stopping roller-coaster of a ride through sewers, encounters with rats, an evil opossum, and the ever-present zombies. This is a fabulous story of adventure, friendship, and the true meaning of family.”
— Kathy Kacer, author of I Am Not a Number and The Sound of Freedom
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“Misri artfully leaves gorier details to the imagination, so readers who really don’t thrill to blood and guts can focus on the adventure rather than the body parts. A rousing odyssey.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Pickles and her gang are endlessly engaging, possessing ingenuity, kindness, courage, and awesome sparks of humour.”
— Quill & Quire
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“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, *****
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“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
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“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
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