In The Familiars, a fictional novel sa pamamagitan ng Adam ibon ng dyey Epstein and Andrew Jacobson, an orphan kalye cat named Aldwyn runs into some trouble with the infamous stray-hunter named Grimslade who uses frightening (and sometimes illegal) methods of catching pests and trouble-making mga hayop after being caught stealing isda from the town fishmonger. He runs for safety into a store filled with all sorts of magical creatures known as familiars. Looking for shelter, Aldwyn runs into the nearest open cage and shuts himself inside. A young wizard-in-training named Jack comes into the store with his mentor looking...