Ollie lives in Deloraine, Tasmania with his aunt and uncle. They’ve never let him have a pet before. But one day, at a local truck stop, Ollie finds Rocky, a one-eyed, one-legged rooster with a taste for rotting hamburgers. Reluctantly, his uncle agrees to bring Rocky home... and it’s a disaster. Rocky tears up the flower beds, steals food, and savagely pecks anyone who tries to catch him.
But Rocky’s escapes, thefts and bird-brained antics also throw Ollie into the path of other townspeople, including vivacious Tori who moves in next door, living an alternate lifestyle with a variety of pets. Tori’s friendship gives Ollie the strength to deal with challenges, including confrontations with local bully, Dirk.
Hilarious and heart-warming – a tender exploration of individuality, courage, resilience, grief and love.
Ollie lives in Deloraine, Tasmania with his aunt and uncle. They’ve never let him have a pet before. But one day, at a local truck stop, Ollie finds Rocky, a one-eyed, one-legged rooster with a taste for rotting hamburgers. Reluctantly, his uncle agrees to bring Rocky home... and it’s a disaster. Rocky tears up the flower beds, steals food, and savagely pecks anyone who tries to catch him.
But Rocky’s escapes, thefts and bird-brained antics also throw Ollie into the path of other townspeople, including vivacious Tori who moves in next door, living an alternate lifestyle with a variety of pets. Tori’s friendship gives Ollie the strength to deal with challenges, including confrontations with local bully, Dirk.
Hilarious and heart-warming – a tender exploration of individuality, courage, resilience, grief and love.