Little Fuzzy

Little Fuzzy, published in 1962, is a science fiction novel about the discovery of an intelligent, sentient species—small, cat-like creatures called Fuzzies—on the planet Zarathustra. The story follows prospector Jack Holloway as he fights a powerful corporation that wants to deny the Fuzzies’ sapience for profit. Blending courtroom drama, moral questions, and charming alien creatures, the novel is a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be intelligent and ethical. It’s a classic of soft science fiction with enduring appeal.