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In The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook by Joanne Rocklin, Oona, a ten-year-old girl, narrates imaginative stories about her rescue cat, Zook, to her younger brother Fred, as they cope with their father's death and Zook's kidney disease. The plot unfolds as Dylan, a veterinary technician, joins their lives, challenging Oona's perception of him and helping the family navigate their grief and hope. The novel addresses themes of loss and illness.