The Wild Road - by Gabriel King (Paperback)

About the Book

In the grand storytelling tradition of "Watership Down" and "Tailchaser's Song" comes an epic tale of adventure and danger, of heroism against insurmountable odds, and of love and comradeship among extraordinary animals who must brave "The Wild Road".

Book Synopsis

In the grand storytelling style of Watership Down and Tailchaser's Song comes an epic tale of adventure and danger, of heroism against insurmountable odds, and of love and comradeship among extraordinary animals who must brave The Wild Road . . .

Secure in a world of privilege and comfort, the kitten Tag is happy as a pampered house pet--until the dreams come. Dreams that pour into his safe, snug world from the wise old cat Majicou: hazy images of travel along the magical highways of the animals, of a mission, and of a terrible responsibility that will fall on young Tag. Armed with the cryptic message that he must bring the King and Queen of cats to Tintagel before the spring equinox, Tag ventures outside. Meanwhile, an evil human known only as the Alchemist doggedly hunts the Queen for his own ghastly ends. And if the Alchemist captures her, the world will never be safe again . . .

Review Quotes

"Absolutely magical . . . Always intriguing."
--Richard Adams
Author of Watership Down

"A magical quest fantasy--a Watership Down for cat lovers."
--The Daily Telegraph (London)

"A diverting fantasy tale."
--USA Today

About the Author

A lifelong cat lover, Gabriel King has shared a home with every variety of feline, from stray to pedigree. He lives in London.