The Old Goat by Charles L. Fontaine is an exciting science fiction book that tells the story of a bear who accidentally finds himself in the countryside thirty-nine lands away from the arrangements. Being among unfamiliar animals and people, he is forced to quickly adapt to new conditions and looks for ways to return home. The author skillfully combines adventures with philosophical reflections on the place of each creature in the world and the uniqueness of each life story. Thanks to unpredictable turns of events and an interesting plot, "The Old Goat" will keep you enthralled from the first page to the last.