Varjak Paw

Varjak Paw by SF Said

Varjak Paw is a house cat, a Mesopotamian Blue, descendants of the great Jalal who lead the Mesopotamian Blues to the new world. His family lives with the Contessa, in her mansion high up on a hill. This family of cats has never ventured outside and in many ways have forgotten what it means to be a cat.

Varjak is somewhat of an outsider within his family due to the colour of his eyes and his believeing his Grandfathers tales of the ancient way (a secret martial art for cats). When the Contessa mysteriously disappears and a dark stranger with his two ominous black cats arrive. In order to get rid of them someone is going to have to go to the outside world and find something called a "dog" that should scare the cats away. Varjak decides to take on the task.

We follow Varjak as he ventures into this new world, filled with noise, strange animals, street cats and encounters the big city. Varjak learns the way of Jalal and will have to use all his new skills in order to defeat gangs of street cats and dangerous man that now resides in the Contessa's home.

For fans of Erin Hunter's Warrior series here's another strong choice. Be sure to also look for The Outlaw Varjak Paw.