The Familiars - Adam Jay Epstein

Running to save his life, Aldwyn ducks into a pet store. Moments later, a young wizard in training comes in to choose a magical animal to be his familiar--and Aldwyn is happy to play along. On a thrilling quest to save their loyals, the familiars face dangerous foes, unearth a shocking secret, and discover a destiny that will change Vastia forever. \n \nFor fans of Warriors and The Magic Thief comes a magical adventure story about a street cat who's mistaken for a wizard's familiar.\n \nWhen Aldwyn, a young alley cat on the run, ducks into a mysterious pet shop, he doesn't expect his life to change. But that's exactly what happens when Jack, a young wizard in training, picks Aldwyn to be his magical familiar.\n \nFinally off the tough streets, Aldwyn thinks he's got it made. He just has to convince the other familiars--the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert--that he's the telekinetic cat he claims to be. But when Jack and two other wizards in training are captured by the evil queen, Aldwyn will have to use all of his street smarts, a few good friends, and a nose for adventure to save the day \n \nAnd don't miss the exciting sequel to this Indie Next List pick, The Familiars: Secrets of the Crown.\n