I always enjoyed reading from the perspective of animals, but whenever I would try to find more books, they were always for young children! So here's some books that feature animal perspectives that adults can enjoy!
The classic journey as told by rabbits. This story has stuck with me for years after I read it.
Watership Down: A Novel by Richard Adams, Paperback
Can't-miss sequel to Watership Down! It's more discreet stories than an overarching adventure like the first book, but it is still a fantastic read.
Tales from Watership Down (Puffin Books Book 2)
A coming of age fantasy...but a cat is coming of age. If you liked the Warrior Cat series growing up, you'll love this.
Tailchaser's Song (Daw Book Collectors)
A brutal and beautiful story from the perspective of foxes. Read if you want to feel 😢
Hunter's Moon (Gateway Essentials Book 335)
Another fleshed out journey from the perspective of cats! I'm sure my cat would never get into these shenanigans....probably.
The Wild Road
Wild Road book #2 There are two more sequels after this as well, available on eReaders.
The Golden Cat (Wild Road Book 2)
Coming of age fantasy as told by a deer. Available on Kindle Unlimited!
Fire Bringer
If you enjoyed Watership Down, then read it in comic format! The art is beautiful and the story is abridged but still given justice.
Watership Down: The Graphic Novel
While listed as being for children, reading this story (again, or for the first time) as an adult provides a unique perspective on the life of a horse coming of age. Also I think "children's" stories about animals often get a bit gnarlier just becaus...
Black Beauty (Wordsworth Collector's Editions)
Two weathered classics featuring canine protagonists. This book has both so double the reading! (That's how it works, right?)
The Call of the Wild & White Fang (Vintage)
From the same author as Firebringer comes a tale about wolves! It's also available on Kindle Unlimited!
The Sight
If you couldn't get enough of David Clement Davies first work about wolves -- I got you! Here's the sequel!
Fell (The Sight and Fell Book 1)
Devastating, brutal, and beautiful. Things keep getting worse for the titular dogs. Check trigger warnings before reading. Same author as Watership Down!
