General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms
by David Bush
Not all was bright in the Garden of Eden until a mysterious sixteen-year-old traveller, Jack, arrives to shake up the animal world with the help of a neurotic cat, Miaow, universally despised because of his cowardice and duplicity. Miaow finds himself unwittingly drawn into leading an improbable uprising against King Roar and the fierce feline overlords—a conflict that can free or doom his world forever. The odds of victory are unfavourable because the clueless cat is racked by doubts and insecurities, accustomed to being taunted and bullied by his aggressive peers. Besides, the constant bungling by his equally unwise but oppressed “allies” undermines the stuttering resistance campaign because of their ingrained unreliability, impetuousness, and treachery. But, in this primordially wild upside-down world where inter-racial tensions reign and only the strong survive, nothing is what it seems. This second edition of the multi-award-winning book will appeal to fans of “The Hobbit” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.”
Praise:
"Transcending many genres, the book uplifts readers and reminds them that simple values and determination can change our dire circumstances"
~ Newsnet
~ Newsnet
"This fast-paced page-turner possesses a kind of cinematographic feel—providing an uplifting escape from mundane day-to-day reality."
~ USA Today
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