Zonkey the Barn Cat

She didn’t ask for a name. Or a dog. Or a friend. But here we are.
A reluctant barn cat. A skittish rescue dog. A very inconvenient friendship.
Zonkey is a sharp-eyed, no-nonsense barn cat with no time for drama—or feelings. But when a nervous little dog named Poppy and a wisecracking stray cat show up, Zonkey’s quiet life gets a whole lot louder.
Perfect for fans of The Vanderbeekers, Because of Winn-Dixie, and A Boy Called Bat, this heartfelt, wryly funny chapter book explores found family, emotional healing, and what it means to let others in—even when you’d really rather not.
A gently lyrical read for ages 8–12, full of humor, animal wisdom, a little peril, and a lot of unexpected warmth.