Watership Down

by Judy Allen, Richard Adams · 1972

When a visionary rabbit named Hazel discovers an ancient prophecy of a safe haven beyond the threatened Sandleford Warren, he rallies a small band of brave companions—including his steadfast brother Fiver and the fierce General Bigwig—to flee the encroaching dangers of man and predator. Their perilous trek across England’s rolling Downs takes them through treacherous fields, hostile farms, and the dark lair of the tyrannical General Woundwort. Along the way, the rabbits confront loss, betrayal, and the limits of their own courage, while forging a new society based on freedom, cooperation, and hope. Richard Adams’s timeless tale blends vivid natural description with mythic storytelling, offering an unforgettable adventure that explores the resilience of community and the quest for a promised land.