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When a mysterious plague begins infecting humans and animals alike, three unlikely house cats find themselves thrust into a dangerous wilderness, far from the safety of home. Rocky, Luna, and Gato must navigate a world turning against them, facing feral horses, fierce wolf packs, and their own fears of the great wild. Can these domesticated cats survive in the wild? Can they find their way back home? With humor, heart, and unexpected courage, they'll discover that sometimes family isn't about where you're from–it's about who stands beside you when everything goes wrong.

If you're a cat and you've learnt Pigeonese . . . (HA HA HA! As if a cat would be smart enough to learn Pigeonese). This must mean if you are a cat and you are able to read this, you have taken a pigeon hostage so that you can trick them into translating the Pigeonese words into Meow. I demand you release the hostage pigeon now. My book contains TOP SECRET ideas that are NONE of a cat's business.

Rocky, Luna, and Gato are eager to get back home, but the answer to their path home lies in the dangerous Old Colony. A thrilling middle-grade adventure that blends the creativity of the Minecraft universe with the timeless story of friendship, survival, humor, and finding your inner strength.

Are you afraid of the dark? Stella Batts never thought she was. In fact she's not feeling afraid of anything right now. She's just excited. Her class read the most books out of every class in school. The prize is a sleepover in the library. What could be better than that? Everyone is in pajamas, even the teachers. The kids break off into groups to go on a scavenger hunt. That's when Stella finds a really old book by an author who is also named Stella B. Though the subject matter is nothing this Stella would ever write about.

Shakespeare, the ginger tabby, otherwise known as Agent 009, never officially signed up to protect the Cook children, but in world-famous Spy Dog's absence, he is most definitely the best pet for the job. Shakespeare has some very big (and furry) boots to fill. And with a dangerous criminal on the loose nearby to where the Cooks are camping, he may need all nine lives to do it!

A classic fable from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, read by Johnny Morris. Have you ever wondered how and why the animals came to be as they are? In these magical tales, drawn from stories he heard as a child in India as well as on folk traditions he later collected all over the world, Rudyard Kipling gives some wonderfully imaginative explanations.

Bonnie's on the lookout for a job, trying work at many different places to find where she fits best.

Jellybean the Cat is a sweet and friendly feline with a love for storytelling. Jellybean loves to entertain children with her imaginative tales and enchanting stories. Her warm and gentle voice draws children in, and her expressive face conveys the emotions and excitement of the stories she tells. When Jellybean tells stories, she sits perched on a soft cushion, her long tail wrapped around her paws. She loves to curl up in a cozy spot with her young audience.

When talented and special animals start going missing across Britain, the Cook family know it's another job for their resident spy pets. Lara might be sure that the dogs can handle the case alone, but not everything goes according to the Spy Pups' plan. Can Spy Cat Shakespeare prove his worth and save the Spy Pups' tails? And maybe even answer the age-old question...which is better, cats or dogs?

A heart-warming novel about Kaspar the Savoy cat, from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips Kaspar the cat first came to the Savoy Hotel in a basket – Johnny Trott knows, because he was the one who carried him in. Johnny was a bell-boy, you see, and he...

Suzy is a small striped cat with long white whiskers, who lives in a French seaside village with a fisherman and his four sons. She likes living in France, chasing butterflies and being stroked the wrong way. She doesn't like straying too far from home. But like all cats, Suzy is very inquisitive - which causes problems when she climbs into the basket of a hot-air balloon, falls asleep, and is carried up, up, and away over the Channel to England!

Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum in childbirth, but when they eventually discover what Verity has done with Mabel, the whole family learns that it's time to talk.

Mog always seems to be in trouble. She forgets that she has a cat flap and she forgets that she has already eaten her supper. But, one night, Mog’s forgetfulness comes in very handy.... Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published more than fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. This beautiful audio edition of her original, classic adventure is the perfect gift for boys, girls and families everywhere, and is read by Tacy Kneale.

Lottie is the greatest spy at Crabtree School. If anyone wants to know anything, Lottie will know the answer. But when the school cat, Lady Lovelypaws, goes missing, Lottie is totally clueless. There's no trace! Will she be able to solve the greatest mystery Crabtree School has ever seen?

The practical cats need no introduction, but this stunning new reading by Lemn Sissay brings the poems vibrantly alive to introduce a new generation of children to Eliot's work. Lemn Sissay MBE is a poet, playwright and occasional broadcaster. He has read poetry all over the world and was the first poet commissioned to write for the London Olympics.

A friendly, rotund cat visits six diverse people in an busy urban neighborhood, receiving snacks and love. When a near-accident threatens the cat, the neighbors pull together as a community. Told from the point of view of each of the neighbors, this heartfelt story reflects the universal desire for connection and companionship.

Ever wondered why cats can be so naughty? Well, why not check out The Secret Diary of a Naughty Cat from debut children's author Daniel Riding? Naughty Cat will take you through the many ways a cat can be naughty and how they get away with it all (mostly). From sleeping to eating, and playing and even pooping, you will find tons of laughs and giggles in this wonderful book about a very naughty cat.

Morgan is a young orphan who lives off scavenging - until he finds a cosy home at a famous London publishing house. Over time, he learns a trade - and soon becomes the very best book cat in the business. Then the Blitz begins. Morgan finds himself training up 20 odd kittens to be book cats, and then there is the small matter of secretly evacuating them out of London. Happily, Morgan has a plan.

It’s finally time for Maria to get her first magical cat! This pet will help protect her from Chaos monsters. When she finally makes it to the pet store, there is only cat left. No matter what Maria does, she can’t seem to find out his power. Will they figure out Toby’s power before Show & Tell at school? Will Maria be happy if Toby doesn’t ever get his powers?

Pete the cat can't actually talk to his owner, Alex, but he's a crime-solving cat, and he knows when things aren't right. And now, Pete knows something is wrong. Someone's been breaking into houses in the neighborhood, and they're not just stealing people's property—they're kidnapping pets! When the burglars come to Alex's house, they nab Pete! Lucky for Pete, Alex's brother, Benjie, comes to the rescue, but gets himself kidnapped by the thieves. Can Pete and Alex uncover the clues and rescue Benjie?