Little Fuzzy

Set in a future where humanity has colonized other planets, the story follows the discovery of a small, intelligent creature known as Little Fuzzy. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of interspecies communication and the implications of sentience, themes of ethics and the nature of intelligence emerge. The novel explores the tension between corporate interests and the rights of sentient beings, highlighting the struggle for recognition and understanding in a rapidly advancing society. Nominated for a Hugo Award, it remains a classic in science fiction literature.