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"A young adult book about a prehistoric cat race and one of them discovers fire"
May 24, 2026

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YA Fantasy About Prehistoric Big Cats Discovering Fire

The book you are looking for is Ratha's Creature (part of the Named series) by Clare Bell. Set 25 million years ago, it follows a young prehistoric big cat named Ratha who belongs to a clan of intelligent felines. After being exiled, she discovers how to harness and carry fire—which she calls the Red Tongue—forever changing the social hierarchy and survival of her kind.

Confirmed match: Ratha's Creature (The Named) by Clare Bell

Fire-Hunter
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Fire-Hunter

Jim Kjelgaard

1951
6 editions
Ratha's creature
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Ratha's creature

Clare Bell

1983
7 editions
Ratha's Creature (The Named)
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Ratha's Creature (The Named)

Clare Bell

2007
1 edition
Beyond the Blue Event Horizon
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Beyond the Blue Event Horizon

Frederik Pohl

1980
15 editions
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