Books like Strays by Jason Strange

Where the Red Fern Grows is a 1961 classic children’s adventure that follows a young boy who raises two hunting dogs in the Ozark Mountains, a heart‑warming tale of friendship, growing up, and the challenges of loss.

After graduating college, journalist Jon Krakauer traces the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young adventurer who abandoned possessions, took the name Alexander Supertramp, and ventured into Alaska’s wilderness, where he met his untimely death.

A devoted dog reflects on life, love, and racing while watching his owner, a race car driver, navigate family trials and professional ambition.

On his birthday, Max discovers a mysterious mirror in the attic that grants him the power to become invisible, leading to spooky and surprising adventures.

Buddy, the beloved Labrador from *A Dog’s Purpose*, returns to guide a troubled teenage girl, Clarity June Mahoney, on a heartwarming journey of growth and companionship.

An orphan girl struggles to adapt to her new foster family and the magical world they reside in.

A spooky adventure for young readers that blends monster lore, witchcraft and supernatural tales of courage and magic.

Lottie reluctantly visits her uncle’s pet shop during the holidays, only to find it teeming with magical animals and a mysterious stray cat that promises adventure beyond the ordinary.

Twelve‑year‑old witch Desi secretly opens her mother’s spellbook and discovers unexpected powers, a first meeting with her warlock father, and a new sisterly bond with Cat, her mother’s former familiar.

An old alley cat recounts his life adventures to his grandson, from convents to feline communes and family encounters.

Alice and five fellow apprentice readers must survive a perilous adventure inside a rival library guarded by a vicious sentinel.

END OF STORY ARC MORE ANIMAL HORROR IN THIS ONGOING SERIES FROM THE CREATORS OF STRAY DOGS! The indoor cats are torn asunder after last issue’s shocking revelations! However, they have to keep moving, as they learn the hard way that the outbreak extends far beyond the forest. Where can they go now that NOWHERE IS SAFE?!? Don’t miss the terrifying conclusion to the first arc of this smash-hit comic from the masters of the petsploitation genre! Don’t get bit. Don’t get scratched. Don’t become…FERAL.

A magical chocolate shop in London, where children must battle evil villains to save the world from a recipe that could destroy the universe.

A boy named Barney Willow transforms into a cat and must navigate a new school to save his missing father.

When a woman's body is discovered at her lover's villa, the police discover a trail of lovers - all of whom have a reason to wish her dead.

The story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wriggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good--Marley was expelled. And yet his heart was pure. Just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. A dog like no other, Marley remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

White Fang, a half-wolf, half-dog protagonist, endures the harshness of nature and cruelty of humans before finding compassion and love. A classic juvenile tale of resilience and transformation.

A magical adventure for children who love cats and frogs