Unnaturals: The Battle Begins

Perfect for fans of the Animorphs and Warriors series, Devon Hughes's exhilarating debut is full of friendship, heroism, high stakes, and epic adventure.

Castor has always been a stray, prowling with his pack in the back alleys of Lion's Head. That is, until the day that he's captured and taken to a dark laboratory full of terrifying creatures. They're called Unnaturals, and they're made to fight.

Soon Castor is transformed from a mutt into a powerful beast with huge eagle wings—and he's thrust into the fighting ring. He knows he'll need all of his courage to survive. But it will take unexpected human and animal allies and something even more than courage for him to save the Unnaturals....

• Animal Gladiator Story: Castor, a stray dog transformed into a beast with eagle wings, is forced to fight for his life in a brutal arena where only the strongest survive.
• Found Family: To stand against their captors, Castor must forge a new pack with other animal hybrids and even trust unexpected human allies.
• A Reluctant Hero: He never wanted to be a champion, but Castor discovers he might be the only one with the courage to lead the Unnaturals to freedom.
• For Fans of Classic Adventures: With the animal-centric action of Warriors and the sci-fi transformations of Animorphs, this is a perfect read for fans of epic animal fantasy.

“This first book in a planned series will appeal to animal fiction fans who like rooting for an underdog.” - School Library Journal