A violent rebellion is taking place in an abandoned parliament house. Having been boarded up to make way for a new parliament, the building now harbours a new breed of decision-makers – those with feathers and fur. Inside, an uprising is taking place led by the unscrupulous canines, Mr Hughes and Contessa Cavalier. It threatens to harm both animal and human civilisations. Two worlds collide when 11-year-old Lucy clambers through an open window. Inside, she discovers a fantastical world. Under the guidance of the judicious rabbit, Lady Speaker, she embarks on a journey that will test her resilience, courage, and integrity.
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M.D. Milton-Smith. The Animal House
Dedicated to Emilie and Oliver
I – The Chase
II – The House Divided
III – The Queen's Supper
IV – An Official Summoning
V – The Animal Circus
VI – The Righteous & The Allied
VII – The Hope & Despair of Revolution
VIII – Of Mice & Meerkats
IX – Escape From Tyranny
X – Animals & Beasts
XI – On The River Bank
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"Perhaps we might learn – even morally – from animals."
“Oh you’ll be sorry you little runt, just wait ‘til we catch you!” they bellowed.
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“EEEK!” Lucy screeched, as she was terrified of beasties. She swiped it with her other hand; but missed. The creature gazed up at her.
Although it defied both sense and reason, Lucy had a distinct impression that the spider was studying her. In that instant, she put her fear of beasties aside and steadily returned its gaze. Its head cocked quizzically to one side and its pincers twitched. (Although the reader may find this absurd, Lucy had the distinct impression that the spider was trying to talk to her.)
