Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat

Raj is one of the protagonists and point-of-view characters of Klawde. Raj is an average boy who faces many commonplace worries, such as moving to a new home, struggling to make new friends, and enduring activities that he doesn’t enjoy. Raj’s views on the world often conflict with those of his talking pet cat, Klawde, who has a very different view of Raj and of humans in general. When Klawde first sees Raj, the cat thinks that the boy is horrifying and has a “shocking, dreadful” (22) lack of fur. As the novel unfolds, Raj’s everyday struggles and triumphs illustrate a range of valuable life lessons. As Klawde comes to better understand Raj, the two characters’ opposing viewpoints come together. Raj’s willingness to help Klawde endears him to the cat, and the bond that they form shows the value of being kind to others.

Klawde is the second protagonist and point-of-view character of the novel, as well as the titular character. In the Prologue, Klawde’s own people revile him, condemning him as an evil warlord. However, he sheds this imposing persona when he is banished from