Summary
Little Fuzzy is a classic science fiction novel that blends adventure with ethical and legal dilemmas in a futuristic setting.
Set on the planet Zarathustra, the story follows Jack Holloway, a solitary prospector who discovers a small, intelligent, and endearing alien species he names the Fuzzies. These creatures are cute and curious—but are they animals, or are they sentient beings with rights?
As Holloway introduces the Fuzzies to human society, his discovery threatens the powerful Chartered Zarathustra Company, which profits from exploiting the planet under the condition that it is uninhabited by intelligent life.
A courtroom battle ensues, questioning what it truly means to be a person.
Through gripping legal drama, ethical quandaries, and heartwarming relationships, Little Fuzzy poses timeless questions about intelligence, empathy, and the responsibilities of colonization.