Meet Fritti Tailchaser, a ginger tom cat of rare courage and curiosity, a born survivor in a world of heroes and villains, of powerful feline gods and whiskery legends about those strange, furless, erect creatures called M'an. Join Tailchaser on his magical quest to rescue his catfriend Hushpad, a quest that will take him all the way to cat hell and beyond...

Every kid thinks about running away at one point or another; few get farther than the end of the block. Young Sam Gribley gets to the end of the block and keeps going--all the way to the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. There he sets up house in a huge hollowed-out tree, with a falcon and a weasel for companions and his wits as his tool for survival. Blizzards, hunters, loneliness, and fear all battle to drive Sam back to city life. But his desire for freedom, independence, and adventure is stronger.

In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. Pride of Baghdad raises questions about the true meaning of liberation - can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?

William Golding's classic tale about a group of English schoolboys who are plane-wrecked on a deserted island is just as chilling and relevant today as when it was first published in 1954. At first, the stranded boys cooperate, attempting to gather food, make shelters, and maintain signal fires. Overseeing their efforts are Ralph, but soon Ralph's rules are being ignored or challenged outright. His fiercest antagonist is Jack, the redheaded leader of the pig hunters, who manages to lure away many of the boys to join his band of painted savages. Golding's gripping novel explores the boundary between human reason and animal instinct, all on the brutal playing field of adolescent competition.

Fueled by Orwell's intense disillusionment with Soviet Communism, Animal Farm is a nearly perfect piece of writing, both an engaging story and an allegory that actually works. When the downtrodden beasts of Manor Farm oust their drunken human master and take over management of the land, all are awash in collectivist zeal. Everyone willingly works overtime, productivity soars, and for one brief, glorious season, every belly is full. The animals' Seven Commandment credo is painted in big white letters on the barn. Too soon, however, the pigs, who have styled themselves leaders by virtue of their intelligence, succumb to the temptations of privilege and power.

Shade is a young Silverwing bat, the runt of his colony determined to prove himself on the long and dangerous winter migration to Hibernaculum, millions of wingbeats to the south. During a storm, Shade is swept out over the ocean -- away from his family, his friends, and the only life he has ever known. Alone and frightened as winter fast approaches and temperatures plunge, Shade sets out on a remarkable journey to rejoin his colony to the south.

Soren is born into the tranquil kingdom of owls. But evil lurks in the owl world, evil that threatens to shatter Tyto's peace and change the course of Soren's life forever. Soon Soren finds himself in a dark and forbidding canyon. It's called an orphanage, the St. Aegolius Academy for Orphaned Owls, but Soren knows it's something far worse. He and his best friend, Gylfie, know the only way out of this place is up, so they will need to do something they have never done before -- fly.

As the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey bask in the glorious Summer of the Late Rose, all is quiet and peaceful. But things are not as they seem. Cluny the Scourge, the evil one-eyed rat warlord, is hell-bent on destroying the tranquility as he prepares to fight a bloody battle for the ownership of Redwall. This dazzling story in the Redwall series is packed with all the wit, wisdom, humor, and blood-curdling adventure of the other books in the collection.

When danger, in the form of a strange man and his two deadly feline companions, intrudes upon the sheltered existence of a family of Mesopotamian Blue cats, Varjak must venture Outside for the first time to seek help. He meets a feral cat named Holly, who takes him to the city and helps him survive on the mean streets. His nights are filled with dreams of his fabled ancestor Jalal, who teaches him the Seven Skills of the Way of Jalal; they help him, in his waking hours, learn to fight and hunt.

A pack of wolves seeks shelter from the harsh winter near an abandoned castle. Palla, the she-wolf, is about to give birth, and the pack is hunted. Not by their ancient enemy, Man, but by Varg, fellow wolves. A lone wolf hunts them, accompanied by a raven. Palla's sister Morgra knows they are a threat to her, even though she possesses the Sight. Others hunt the pack as well: a rebel pack led by Slavka has sworn to destroy all those who possess the Sight. Will Larka, who has the powers of the sight and her brother Fell survive, when so many seek to kill her?

Watership Down takes us to a world we have never truly seen: to the remarkable life that teems in the fields, forests, and riverbanks, far beyond our cities and towns. It is a powerful saga of courage, leadership, and survival; and epic tale of a hardy band of Berkshire rabbits forced to flee the destruction of their fragile community.

Though Tok is the best flyer of all the ravens he is banished from his flock and will be killed if he dares return. To reclaim his honour and that of his dead father he vows to reunite all raven kind with the Grey Singers, legendary beings who used to hunt with the ravens long ago each helping the other. But to complete his quest, Tok must travel from the Raven Mountains into the dangerous land of the Two-legs.

For the crow clans of the Kinaar family, the springtime converging at the gathering Tree is an opportunity to make decisions, celebrate coming to gether and discuss the laws that have held the clans together for all time. But this year, things will be different. This year, young blood will be lost, an illegal mob will seek revenge and a severe blizzard will mean that the old ways the crows have become used to will need to change if they are to survive.

If cat's are your cup of tea, with a dash of science-fiction or fantasy then you've got to try this anthology. Any one who enjoys seeing the world through the eyes of these not-so-usual cats can find something to sink their claws into here. The fun of an anthology is that these are short stories and you can pick one to read anytime!

Magpies, under the dictatorship of the treacherous Slyekin, have ruthlessly wiped out many bird species. A wise old owl, Tomar, asks plucky young Kirrick, evidently the sole robin to survive the holocaust, to undertake three dangerous journeys in order to enlist the aid of feathered allies. Kirrick proves that one brave little bird can make a big difference against "planned systematic genocide."

The Golden Hamster Saga is a series of books written by German author Dietolf Reiche, and translated by John Brownjohn. The are about a golden hamster named Freddy Auratus, two silly guinea pigs named Enrico and Caruso, and a grey, civilized tomcat named Sir William.

The Golden Cat is the fairy-tale story of Tag the tabby cat, who after the death of his mentor, Majicou, inherits the task of the caretaker of the wild roads. When two of the King and Queen's three golden kittens go missing, Tag is asked to find them. One of the three kittens is the famous Golden Cat, but which one is it? Tag soon finds himself on yet another perilous journey across the wild roads with Leonora, the third kitten, in tow.

Rannoch, a red deer buck, was born in ancient Scotland the night his father was murdered. He has a white mark on his forehead, in the shape of an oak leaf. Amongst the Herla, as the red deer call themselves, this mark has great meaning: it is prophesied that the one born with the mark will bring freedom to all deer; the bearer of the mark will have the gift of being able to communicate with all animals. But first, Rannoch must survive. The lord of the herb sees the threat Rannoch poses. Rannoch escapes, but in his heart of hearts, he knows he must return, unite the deer, and fight Sgorr.

This novel traces the growth and development of the fox Torn Ear, from cub to adulthood, minutely detailing everyday life in the wild from a fox's perspective. The only survivor of his litter, Torn Ear quickly learns the skills needed to survive famine, extreme weather, a variety of wild animals, humans, and dangers of the wild.

Desert Dog tells the story of a Tawny, a champion-speed greyhound who is lost alone in the desert. We get many of the staples of a Kjelgaard tale-- triumphant survival in the face of an interesting array of natural dangers, as well as the introduction of a good-hearted and land-savvy man. Tawny must reach through the layers of civility that he has been bred for, and find a capacity for survival that will match the harsh terrain.

Lost and alone, Mati seeks acceptance from a community of street cats at Cressida Lock. But Mati is no ordinary cat... Mati looks different, with his golden eyes, large ears and russet coat. He also acts differently - he anticipates danger with bristling whiskers; hears voices from the feline spirit realm that he cannot understand. To defeat his enemies, Mati must unlock the secret of his true identity. In doing so, he must learn to harness an ancient feline power - a power so deadly that it threatens to destroy not only his friends but every cat on earth...

Mr. DiGenti has contributed a wonderful adventure in his debut novel featuring the brave and resourceful cat, Windrusher (called Tony by his humans). The tiger striped cat, having been left behind by his human family in Connecticut, sets out to rejoin them in Florida. Along the way we are introduced to two other cats who eventually join him on his quest as he learns about the mysteries of life and love from his own kind and the humans he meets along the way.