Plot summary, “The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook” by Joanne Rocklin in 4 Minutes - Book Review

The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook by Joanne Rocklin follows ten-year-old Oona, who is grieving the death of her father two years earlier. Along with her brother Fred, Oona cares for their beloved rescue cat, Zook, who has kidney failure and needs daily dialysis. As Zook's health worsens, Oona creates imaginative stories about his nine lives and the possibility that Dylan, a young veterinary technician, is responsible for Zook’s illness. Through these whimsical tales, Oona grapples with her grief and learns to accept change, while finding unexpected hope in Dylan’s kindness. This heartwarming novel explores family, loss, and the power of storytelling.