This deliciously dark and hilarious tale introduces Zoe, a young girl whose life is truly miserable. Her lazy, nose-picking stepmother Sheila is dreadful, and the school bully, Tina Trotts, constantly makes Zoe's life a living nightmare, often involving sticky 'flobs' on her head. Zoe's only true friend is a small, gentle rat she has lovingly adopted and trained, named Armitage. However, a menacing figure has entered their lives: Burt, the sinister owner of Burt’s Burgers, a dubious fast-food establishment known for its strange-tasting patties. Burt, a wicked entrepreneur with a horrifying secret ingredient, sets his sights on Armitage. Zoe soon discovers that Burt is plotting a truly gruesome scheme to turn her beloved pet rat into his next questionable menu item: a Ratburger! It is up to Zoe to save her furry friend from a truly terrible fate, leading to a thrilling, disgusting, and side-splitting adventure involving daring escapes, a crazy cook, and a shocking revelation about the true contents of a Burt’s Burger. This is a story about friendship, courage, and standing up to those who want to turn your world upside down, no matter how smelly or scary they are.
