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Varjak Paw
- Author
- SF Said
- Narrator
- George Guidall
- Publisher
- Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish Date
- 16 September 2025
- Run Time
- 4 hours 5 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
“Dazzling.”—The New York Times
Mesopotamian Blue cat Varjak Paw has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take over his home. With help from his mystical ancestor, Jalal, Varjak manages to overcome challenges such as self-survival and a threat from the gangland cats, and he ultimately discovers the terrifying secrets behind the Vanishings. But can he save his own family from their fate?
“In the tradition of animal stories like Watership Down, SF Said’s dark allegorical tale introduces a pampered indoor cat who ventures “Outside” for the first time … As Said evokes the dangerous life of a cat fending for itself, he also weaves in elements of humor and legendary bravery, proving that growth stems from adversity.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred
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Details
- Author
- SF Said
- Narrator
- George Guidall
- Duration
- 4 hours 5 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 September 2025
- ISBN
- 9798899734373
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Recorded Books, Inc.
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Cats, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cats including big cats
Synopsis
“Dazzling.”—The New York Times Mesopotamian Blue cat Varjak Paw has never been Outside before; he and his family have always lived in the isolated house at the top of the hill. But Varjak is forced out into the city when the sinister Gentleman and his two menacing cats take over his home. With help from his mystical ancestor, Jalal, Varjak manages to overcome challenges such as self-survival and a threat from the gangland cats, and he ultimately discovers the terrifying secrets behind the Vanishings. But can he save his own family from their fate? “In the tradition of animal stories like Watership Down, SF Said’s dark allegorical tale introduces a pampered indoor cat who ventures “Outside” for the first time … As Said evokes the dangerous life of a cat fending for itself, he also weaves in elements of humor and legendary bravery, proving that growth stems from adversity.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred
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