Alethea Nibley

The +Anima are beings who possess animal-like powers. In this alternate universe, they walk among us--shunned by society--as they search for others who have similar traits. Cooro is a crow-like boy who is on a quest to find other +Anima. When he meets Husky, a disrespectful boy with a past shrouded in mystery, he finds a kindred spirit who also possesses animal-like powers. Together, they try to gain acceptance in a world cruel to anyone or anything...

Akito confronts Yuki with his past, and Tohru prepares for her performance in Cinderella.

"Cooro and the others find themselves in the town of Maggie Vil, where the biggest form of entertainment are the non-lethal fighting matches at the coliseum. While the Husky and the others agree that Senri shouldn't participate because he'd get too carried away, Cooro wonders if he might have a chance at winning, and finds a way into the tournament! But will the action be too much for even him to handle?"--p. [4] of cover.

When the children learn that Husky has been stolen and sold to a low-ranking noble, Cooro and Nana set out to rescue Husky, even if the danger is far greater than they anticipated.

"Yato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he'll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish shrine of his dreams. Of course, he can't afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school."--Provided by publisher.