Books like 'The Cat That Walked By Himself'
Readers who enjoyed The Cat That Walked By Himself by Rudyard Kipling also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Firestar's Quest by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere is peace at last between the warrior Clans, and Firestar is proud of the strength and unity of the cats he leads in ThunderClan. All four forest Clans are thriving, training new warriors and keeping their boundaries without conflict.But Firestar's dreams are haunted by wailing cats fleeing a terrible disaster... -
Moth Flight's Vision by Erin Hunter, Dan Jolley
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWarriors Super Edition: Moth Flight's Vision is an epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Set after the events of the Dawn of the Clans prequel arc, this Super Edition follows WindClan's first medicine cat, Moth Flight, on a quest that changes the shape of the warrior Clans forever... -
The Silent Thaw by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen the ThunderClan leader, Bramblestar, starts to behave oddly after losing one of his nine lives, suspicion quickly spreads across Clan borders. And after a strange apparition causes unrest in SkyClan and ShadowClan, each warrior must decide where their allegiances lie—with their Clan, or the warrior code itself... -
Veil of Shadows by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the third book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc.After losing one of his nine lives, ThunderClan’s leader, Bramblestar, became intent on rooting out and exiling cats he claims are traitors to the warrior code... -
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Power of the Fire Dragon by Tracey West
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Dragon Masters are going to visit Queen Rose's kingdom. But Rori and Drake must stay behind. Then a four-headed dragon attacks the castle--and Maldred is riding it! How is Maldred controlling this giant dragon? Will Rori and Drake have to battle the dark wizard on their own?This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers... -
Squirrelflight's Hope by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure.In this Super Edition, set just after the events of A Vision of Shadows, ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight is caught between her conscience and her Clan... -
Vaesen: Spirits and Monsters of Scandinavian Folklore by Johan Egerkrans
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"They may not look like us, but they are not of this world. They have many names and many guises. They are elusive, bewitching and dangerous." Johan Egerkrans’ collection of creatures from the Scandinavian folklore has become a crossover phenomenon. The dark forests, deep lakes and vast mountain ranges of Scandinavia are home to a multitude of supernatural beings... -
Crowfeather’s Trial by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen a terrible danger rises within WindClan’s territory, it heightens tensions that are already growing in the wake of the battle with the Dark Forest. Caught between his son, Breezepelt, and their Clanmates, loyal warrior Crowfeather must conquer the ghosts of his past to make way for his Clan's future... -
Khon'Tor's Wrath by Leigh Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat If... A long time ago, in order to avoid extinction, the ancient Sasquatch interbred with the humans. What if... The community repopulated, and lived in peace and harmony with all creation for generation after generation — until the compassionate act of their Healer set it all on end... -
Cupid and Psyche by M. Charlotte Craft
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPsyche is the most beautiful woman in the world, yet the oracle at Delphi foresees she will fall in love with a creature feared even by the gods themselves.Magically, Psyche finds herself in a magnificent castle fitted with sweet music, attentive servants, and a charming but invisible host. Soon she falls in love with this man she has never seen, but in a moment of doubt she betrays his trust... -
They Kill: A Nyxia White Story by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen monsters come hunting…she will be their nightmare.When Nyxia White transforms, she realizes she possesses a fearsome weapon and the power of the Darkin.A power that threatens her enemies and makes her a target.After rescuing Acheron, she understands her problems have only just begun. Someone wants them both dead and will tear their world apart to do it... -
They Rend: A Nyxia White Story by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes to fight monsters…you must become one.When Nyxia White transforms, she realizes she possesses a fearsome weapon and power of the Darkin.There’s only one problem, she doesn’t know how to use them…yet.Gryn, an old sorcerer, has just the solution—intense training bordering on torture... -
The Operative by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen things go bump in the night…they bump back. Mark Ronin is an operative for Division 13, a non-official agency that monitors all paranormal activity in the country. When women and children begin disappearing from the streets, Division 13 places Ronin on the case, until new evidence is uncovered implicating him in the disappearances... -
The Perfect Cup by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome things are better off lost and some mysteries shouldn’t be solved. When Tristan receives a cryptic message requesting help, he and Simon must come to the aid of Quan of the White Phoenix. Someone has stolen the Holy Grail and the Order of Calyx--the group tasked with keeping it safe from abuse, and humanity is looking at the Golden Circle... -
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Amelia Fang and the Rainbow Rangers by Laura Ellen Anderson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReaders graduating from the Princess in Black and Isadora Moon series will love the illustrated adventures of Amelia Fang, a sparkly little vampire girl in a dark and gloomy world! Amelia is going on a trip with her Rainbow Rangers troop (led by unicorns Ricky and Graham) to Sugarplum Island!But while exploring to earn their badges, Amelia and the gang stumble upon an ancient curse - and are... -
Rumble of the Coaster Ghost by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStermont's latest monster is a real scream!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
The Classic Fairy Tales by Maria Tatar
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis Norton Critical Edition collects forty-four fairy tales, from the fifth century to the present. The Classic Fairy Tales focuses on six tale types: "Little Red Riding Hood," "Beauty and the Beast," "Snow White," "Cinderella," "Bluebeard," and "Hansel and Gretel," and presents multicultural variants and sophisticated literary rescriptings... -
Tigerheart's Shadow by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure! In this super edition, set during the events of A Vision of Shadows, one of ShadowClan’s most loyal warriors must go on a perilous quest—one that will take him and the ThunderClan warrior Dovewing to the heart of a dangerous territory unlike any... -
The Complete Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFollow the Second Star to the Right! Welcome to Neverland, home of pixies, pirates, and Peter Pan! Collected here is the ultimate Kindle edition of the Peter Pan stories by J.M. Barrie, starring such timeless characters as Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Wendy, and the Lost Boys. Included in Peter Pan: The Complete Adventures are: • All three Peter Pan books written by J.M. Barrie...Categorized as:
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Little Witch by Anna Elizabeth Bennett
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn print for the first time in thirty years is Anna Elizabeth's Bennett classic tale of a little witch who dreams of becoming normal girl.This whimsical 1953 classic consistently tops annual lists of the "most in demand" out of print books... -
Pandora the Curious by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIs Pandora about to open up a box of trouble?One of the few mortals at Mount Olympus Academy, Pandora is famous for her mega quizzical nature—not that she thinks there’s anything wrong with being curious, of course! Her curiosity kicks into high gear when a godboy named Epimetheus brings a mysterious box to school... -
A Baker's Coven by Samantha Silver
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to Spellford Cove, where the baking is sweet and the witches are wild.Robin is finally settling into Spellford Cove. Business is booming, and as the weather gets colder her relationship with Hunter seems to be heating up. And she finally gets some answers about her biological father. But when a friend of Elsa's is murdered, Robin decides to get involved... -
Isadora Moon Gets in Trouble by Harriet Muncaster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally in BIG trouble!Isadora wants to take Pink Rabbit to class for "Bring Your Pet to School Day." But her older cousin Mirabelle has a much better plan--why not take a dragon? What could possibly go wrong. . -
They Bite: A Nyxia White Story by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSleep tight…don’t let the bedbugs bite…when the monsters come hunting, call Nyxia White.Nyxia White isn’t entirely human. She sees the things no one else can. She never counted on being called to The Seven, it was an offer she could’ve refused…if she wanted to die.Now she’s one of the beings tasked with protecting humanity... -
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Mahabharata: A Modern Retelling by Carole Satyamurti, Vinay Dharwadker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOriginally composed approximately two thousand years ago, the Mahabharata tells the story of a royal dynasty, descended from gods, whose feud over their kingdom results in a devastating war. But it contains much more than conflict... -
Born In Beauty by Melody Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSure, going to the Demigod Academy sounds fun when you’re the daughter of a Greek god, but let me tell you, I wasn’t expecting a love spell to infect the entire school.Now the hallways are filled with PDAs, the teachers are canceling classes to “work on curriculum,” and my new roommate, well… you get the idea.Still, it’s not all bad... -
The Fallen Angel by Kenneth Bøgh Andersen, Kenneth Bøgh Andersen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s been almost two years since Philip left Hell and returned to life—this time for good.But things have changed and so has Philip. He’s haunted by terrifying nightmares and has never felt so lonely. Lonely and angry.Then one day the impossible happens and Philip is brought back to Hell. Not by the Devil, but by the Almighty himself... -
A Bullet Ballet: Tales of the Gatekeepers Book 1 by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJericho Porter was done. Out. Retired.Porter had managed the impossible: retiring from the Gatekeepers…alive. Now, he was ready to slow down and live life on his terms. He was finally free.He was also mistaken.When Malkah Hafeez, an ex-lover and fellow Gatekeeper, calls in a favor, he knows he should refuse... -
The Eye of the Falcon by Michelle Paver
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFans of epic adventure will love the life-or-death stakes in the third Gods and Warriors bookThe eruption of the volcano has shrouded the sun in ash, and the harsh winter is never-ending. With no trace of his lost sister to be found, Hylas takes ship for Keftiu, to find Pirra and free her from captivity.But the Crows are also coming to Keftiu, led by the power-hungry Telamon...Categorized as:
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The Serial Garden: The Complete Armitage Family Stories by Joan Aiken
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the first complete collection of Joan Aiken’s beloved Armitage stories—and it includes four new, unpublished stories. After Mrs. Armitage makes a wish, the Armitage family has “interesting and unusual” experiences every Monday (and the occasional Tuesday)... -
Flower Fairies of the Autumn by Cicely Mary Barker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis new edition of Cicely Mary Barker's classic Flower Fairy title features a beautiful and catwalk-inspired cover. Intricate and reminiscent of lace, the new cover pays homage to the delicate beauty of Cicely's original illustrations... -
The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing, Cynthia Fisher
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"'Twas the night before Halloween, and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse.The monsters had gathered to plan and prepare,For the trick-or-treaters who soon would be there?." Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem... -
A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend and Folklore by W.B. Yeats, Lady Augusta Gregory
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo milestones of folklore by giants of the Irish Renaissance: Yeats's anthology of magical Irish tales and Lady Gregory's retelling of the myth of Ireland's national hero. B&W illus... -
Persephone the Daring by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMortal rock star Orpheus steals the spotlight in this Goddess Girls tale of love and lyres!Orpheus is a mortal rock god, and the girls at Mount Olympus Academy are wild about him! With his lyre and singing voice, Orpheus can charm pretty much anything—even things like stones and trees. But Hades and the other MOA boys aren’t charmed... -
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E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core! by William Joyce
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsForget the bunny trail.…In this addition to the groundbreaking series from the legendary William Joyce, Guardian E. Aster Bunnymund is on the warpath.Pitch, the Nightmare King, and his Fearlings had been soundly driven back by Nicholas St. North and company in the first Guardians’ adventure. But now Pitch has disappeared completely—and out of sight does NOT make for out of mind... -
Saving Mr. K by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHope springs eternal—even in the darkest moments. When the Montague & Strong Detective Agency gets a visit from the Arctic Society of Sorcery to help them find a missing person, they realize the person they’ve been tasked with locating is the legendary Mr. K.-a mage known for his famous Ritual of Esper which occurs only once every fifty years... -
Jack Frost: The End Becomes the Beginning by William Joyce
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Guardians' powers are given the ultimate test as they journey to the moon itself in this fifth and final chapter book adventure of an epic series from William Joyce.The Guardians came together to protect the childhoods of all who dream, and they are a formidable team: Nicholas St. North, E... -
Dragons by Tristram Potter Coffin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime-Life has once again done an outstanding job putting together a series. From cover to cover they are thoughtful, beautiful books. Presents tales and examines beliefs about dragons of the enchanted world. Includes: Chaos Incarnate: A Field Guide to Dragons, Glittering Gods of the East, The Serpent Ascendant, Rise of the Dragonslayer. If you love dragons, this may be the ultimate guide book... -
Glimpse by Steven Whibley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Save them, Dean. Save them all...."Dean Curse avoids attention the way his best friend Colin avoids common sense. Which is why he isn’t happy about being Abbotsford’s latest local hero – having saved the life of a stranger, he is now front page news... -
Beyond the Pale by Jodi McIsaac
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDiscover the beauty and tragedy of Tír na nÓg leading up to the events of Through the Door in this 90-page novella. Kier believes she has the perfect life—and the perfect love—in the Irish otherworld of Tír na nÓg. But when she is unwillingly wed to the High King in an arranged marriage, her lover takes matters into his own hands in an unexpected and horrifying way... -
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Scottish Myths & Legends by Daniel Allison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe blue-skinned old woman who made the mountains. Finfolk, seal-people and the Makers of Dreams. Within these pages are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk-tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight readers everywhere... -
The Crocodile Tomb by Michelle Paver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings'If an Outsider wields the blade, the House of Koronos burns ...' A country at the edge of the world. A hidden tomb. A buried secret. Hylas and Pirra have found their way to the mysterious land of Egypt in pursuit of the dagger of Koronos, only to find that the Crows have got there first... -
The Unicorn by Nancy Hathaway
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat is this elusive creature with a horn growing from its forehead? Who is this animal with the power to neutralize poison, a fatal attraction to maidens, and the mythic ability to enrich the cultures of Asia, Arabia, and Europe? Of all the legendary animals of art, folklore, and literature, the unicorn is the one with the greatest hold on our imaginations... -
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Barbie and the Diamond Castle: A Storybook by Mary Man-Kong
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBARBIE® AND TERESA star as best friends in the direct-to-DVD movie, Barbie™ & the Diamond Castle. In this all-new princess story, Barbie® and Teresa learn the true meaning of friendship as they set out to save the Diamond Castle from an evil muse... -
Fantasy Encyclopedia by Judy Allen, Richard Hook
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith a foreword by the award-winning fantasy author Jonathan Stroud, and illustration by some of the world's best illustrators including John Howe, the Fantasy Encyclopedia is a spectacular one-stop guide to the creatures and people of folklore and fantasy. From goblins and fairies to dragons and Dracula, this encyclopedia covers them all with sparkling, readable text and stunning illustrations... -
The Faithful Friend by Robert D. San Souci
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA friendship is tested by love and magic in this beautiful, Caldecott Honor–winning retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies.Clement and Hippolyte are best friends who live together on the lush tropical island of Martinique. They set off together toward the woman Clement loves so he can propose, but her uncle—a quimboiseur, a wizard—doesn’t approve of the match... -
The Final Reckoning by Robin Jarvis
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRobin Jarvis's thrilling finale to the Deptford Mice Trilogy is now available in paperback. Back from the dead, the spirit of Jupiter-the evil cat who was once Lord of the sewer rats-wreaks more destruction than ever. The Deptford Mice Feel his chilling grasp everywhere they turn and know they face the most desperate struggle of their lives... -
Hunter's Death by Michelle West
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNow, at the risk of breaking their Oath, Hunter Gilliam and his huntbrother Stephen must journey to the ancient city once ruled by the Lord of Hell himself--a being who again seeks to impose his reign over the mortal lands. This novel continues the brilliant fantasy saga begun in Hunter's Oath... -
Warrior Bronze by Michelle Paver
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMichelle Paver's superb Bronze Age epic reaches its dramatic, spine-tingling conclusion.Hylas and Pirra return to Akea for their final confrontation with their arch-enemies, the Crows. They must recover the dagger of Koronos if they are to end the warriors' brutal rule...
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