Review
“Powerful, captivating and inspiring! By the time you turn the last page, this book will have changed your life.” —Nathan Runkle, President and Founder of Mercy For Animals
“Not only is 'Persimmon Takes On Humanity' a riveting read, but it also tackles one of the most important issues of our time with poignancy and heart.” —Gene Baur, President and Co-Founder of Farm Sanctuary
“With a deep passion for his subject and a wonderful skill in storytelling, Christopher Locke opens an enlightening window onto the little-seen world of animals raised to serve human wants. Sometimes uplifting, at other times disquieting, it’s a thoughtful novel that teaches as it entertains. The adventures and tribulations of this unlikely band of raccoons, squirrels and other animals make for an engaging, page-turning read that is hard to put down.” —David Robinson Simon, author of "Meatonomics"
“Christopher Locke takes young adult fiction in a bold, new direction with his novel 'Persimmon Takes On Humanity.' Anyone who loves animals will cheer Persimmon, the plucky raccoon, and her friends in their quest to rescue animals from industrialized cruelty. I hope that readers will pick up this book, learn from it, and perhaps adopt Persimmon’s valiant crusade as their own.” —Robin Lamont, author of "The Kinship Series"
“With colorful characters and an enthralling story, 'Persimmon Takes On Humanity' is not only enjoyable to read, but it might just change your view of humankind, and of the world that we have created.” —Mark Devries, director of "Speciesism: The Movie"
“The story of Persimmon, a raccoon on a mission, is at times magical and at times a searing view of the abuses animals endure, told from their own perspective. I’ll never look at animals the same way after reading Christopher Locke’s poignant portrayal.” —E. Van Lowe, bestselling author of "Boyfriend From Hell"
“In taking on industries that exploit animals head on, author Christopher Locke is as courageous as his indelible heroine, Persimmon, and has created a memorable novel that's a searing expose of some of the most oppressive, yet seemingly benign industries on the planet. People who have never explored these issues will, quite simply, have their minds blown, and even the most seasoned animal advocates will find themselves re-galvanized by this little raccoon and her big heart.” —Marisa Miller Wolfson, writer, director and editor of "Vegucated"
About the Author
Christopher Locke is a raconteur, iconoclast, sit-down comedian and avid animal advocate. He enjoyed a fruitful career in the television industry for more than a decade before pursuing his passion project of writing the YA series, The Enlightenment Adventures. He also adores spending time with his brilliant wife and fellow animal advocate, Jaya Bhumitra, two delightful dogs, Tin Tin and Midge, and a mischievous cat, Cupcake.
