This series follows a pampered young cat forced to leave the safety of his sheltered home. When his family faces a grave threat, he must venture into the unknown outside world. Along his journey, he uncovers ancient teachings and learns to fight to protect those he loves. It's a tale of courage, family, and discovering one's inner strength against adversity.
Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten. He lives high up in an old house on a hill. He's never left home, but then his grandfather tells him about the Way - a secret martial art for cats. Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs, cat gangs and, strangest of all the mysterious Vanishings.
Having saved the city cats from a fate worse than death, Varjak Paw finds himself the leader of a new gang - But will the pressure take its toll on this brave but sometimes naive cat? Soon the city erupts in an all-out gang war as the evil Sally Bones attempts to control all cats - Horrified and outnumbered, Varjak and the others must fight for their freedom or die trying