One of the aspects of author Isabel Atherton’s book about a zombie cat and its master in the middle of the zombie apocalypse is subtlety. It manages to be both an advantage and a downfall, especially since the ending feels somewhat abrupt. The trick is, I’m assuming, that the ending is the beginning. In either case, from Skyhorse Publishing, “Zombie Cat” is yet another in a slew of kids books showing how life in the zombie apocalypse is different and drastic. Particularly for Tiddles and her master.
You see Tiddles has just come down with a horrible infection after being bitten by a rabid mouse, and has died. Awakening from the dead, Tiddles learns the entire world has been taken over by brain eating zombies, and pets are also anxious to feast on the innards of human counterparts. Tiddles has been called home by his instincts, where his master has holed up to hide from the walking dead, and Tiddles wants back in to the house to eat his master. Saddened by his cat’s decomposing states, Tiddles and his master make an agreement to call off their own survival instincts and live together peacefully and wait out the horde of hungry walkers outside. Together they take part in some fun activities, but that simply won’t cure what Tiddles has a hunger for. “Zombie Cat” is a morbid and twisted book with some sick illustration from Bethany Straker, and an odd sense of humor that will appeal to any and all zombie movie enthusiasts.
There’s a reference to Michael Jackson, and Tiddles is a devious little monster, even when he’s behaving and living with his hapless master. At only thirty two pages, “Zombie Cat” is a light and fun read, with an utterly demented storyline that never demands much except to see how devious a zombie cat can be, and how generally devious cats are in general. The only caveat of the book is the ending is just so abrupt. I spent five minutes trying to figure out of the publisher forgot to include the final page of the book. But again, I’m assuming the cover pretty much reveals what happened with Tiddles and his poor master. With a swift bit of storytelling from author Atherton, and wonderfully whimsical illustration, “Zombie Cat” is the perfect yarn for your kids on Halloween when they just won’t go to sleep.
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