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Duncton Wood by William Horwood

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... the epic journey of animal societies?

Watership Down by Richard Adams

If you were captivated by the epic struggles of the moles in Duncton Wood, you'll be drawn into the odyssey of Hazel, Fiver, and their band of rabbits as they escape destruction and seek a new home, encountering peril, beauty, and a richly imagined animal world along the way.

... detailed animal-centric worldbuilding?

Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams

You loved how Duncton Wood immersed you in the lives, legends, and secret language of moles—Tailchaser's Song will do the same for cats, following Fritti Tailchaser on a mythic quest through a world where feline societies have deep traditions and dangers of their own.

... animal allegories rich with symbolism?

The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Jr.

If the allegorical layers and spiritual undertones of Duncton Wood spoke to you, you'll find deep meaning in The Book of the Dun Cow, where Chauntecleer the rooster must defend his realm against a primordial evil, with the story resonating as both myth and moral parable.

... philosophical and contemplative animal tales?

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

You appreciated the thoughtful, sometimes meditative tone of Duncton WoodThe Wind in the Willows will charm you with the gentle adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, while offering reflections on friendship, nature, and the search for home.

... emotional journeys with profound stakes?

Shardik by Richard Adams

If you found yourself moved by Bracken and Rebecca's trials in Duncton Wood, Shardik will grip you with its emotionally charged tale of Kelderek and the great bear Shardik, exploring love, faith, sacrifice, and redemption in a world teetering between despair and hope.

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