A Friend Like Zilla
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A Friend Like Zilla

This is a brave book. Rachna Gilmore writes from inside the mind of a pre-teen child with unerring confidence … masterful." – Quill & Quire

Nobby meets the older Zilla when her family goes on holiday. Zilla is developmentally disabled, but much more fun than the average teenager. The friendship grows until Uncle Chad shows up. He is snooty and sometimes unthinkingly cruel to Zilla. Prejudices and attitudes take a surprising turn when Uncle Chad gets hurt during a storm and it is Zilla who generously comes to the rescue.

About the Author

Rachna Gilmore

Rachna Gilmore is the critically acclaimed Governor General’s Award winning author of numerous books with multiple honours and awards. Her publications include picture books, early readers, middle grade and young adult novels, as well as adult fiction.

Rachna’s children’s books include the popular A Friend Like Zilla and the well-known Gita trilogy as well as Aunt Fred is a Witch. Rachna’s books are sold internationally with translations in French, Danish, German, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, Bengali, Chinese as well as several other languages.

Born in India, Rachna has lived in London, England, and Prince Edward Island. She now lives in Ottawa where she continues to plark (play, work, lark) at her writing, dreaming up weird and wonder-filled tales.

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Book Info

ISBN: 978-0-929005-71-3
134 Pages
Ages 8 to 13
5.25" x 7.5"
Paperback with B&W illustrations
$5.95 CAD
June 5, 1995