The Wild Adventures of Joan Muircat
A Childrens Book and Animated Streaming TV Series
Created by Olga Soboleva and Roger Clay
A spirited young meerkat escapes captivity and discovers her true home in the wild. Join Joan on her journey of courage, friendship, and wonder as she navigates the wilderness of California's Eastern Sierra .
Meet Joan Muircat
Brave Explorer
After our clever meerkat is accidently freed from a zoo shipment, she follows her wild instincts into uncharted territory.
Finding Family
On her journey, Joan discovers that home is more than a physical location. It's the community of connections we make along the way.
Wild Wisdom
Through high-stakes adventures, Joan learns what it means to embrace her true nature. She walks the wild way with heart.
Why Joan Stands Out
Female Animal Hero
Joan breaks the mold as a clever, flawed, and brave female protagonist with her own agency.
Outdoor Adventure
Her journey celebrates exploration, resilience, and curiosity in spectacular natural settings.
Eco-Literacy
Stories introduce wilderness ethics and environmental awareness through engaging narratives.
Family Connection
Joan inspires families to spend quality time in nature together.
The High Sierra Rescue
Twitch
A fast-talking ground squirrel who knows all the shortcuts.
Lindy
A clever beaver who invents parachutes, inspired by real California history.
Max
A loner meerkat with survival smarts and a guarded heart.
Baby Goat
The newest and cutest member of Joan's trail family.
Together, they outrun mountain lions, weather alpine storms, and forge a chosen family in the wilderness.
Visual Style
Our visual approach blends Paddington's charm with anthropromorphic photo-realisim magic. These natural-looking characters pop against cinematic Sierra Nevada backdrops. The color palette is vibrant yet natural.
Future Adventures
The Big Island
Joan travels to Hawai'i and discovers mongoose clans with fascinating traditions.
Mt. Shasta
Spiritual journeys, indigenous wisdom, and mystical quests await our adventurous meerkat.
Montana & Beyond
From wilderness migrations to glacier travel in Patagonia, Joan's world keeps expanding.
African Origins
Joan eventually journeys to her ancestral homeland, coming full circle.
Merchandising Potential
Digital Content
Animated shorts and educational webisodes extend Joan's world across platforms.
Plushies, playsets, and eco-friendly adventure kits
Adventure journals, sticker sets, activity/coloring books
Branded nature guides and kids’ trail tools
More Than a Character
Tagline: Big heart. Little paws. Endless adventure.
A Guide to Appreciation of the Wilderness
Joan shows young explorers how to navigate both wilderness and life.
A Storybook Friend
She offers comfort and courage to anxious kids facing new challenges.
A Self-Relient Reminder
Even when lost, the path forward is full of wonder and possibility.
Episode Highlights
Lost and Alone
Joan's transport cage get's left behind at a shipping terminal. Where is home now?
Choosing Freedom
Meeting Twitch the squirrel, Joan chooses the wild over captivity.
Beauty and Danger
The Sierra welcomes Joan with golden meadows, friendly marmots, and lurking mountain lions.
Finding Max
Joan meets another escaped meerkat and together they build a "mob of misfits."
Contact Info
For more information on this and other projects in development at 7th Direction Productions:
email: projects@7thdirection.com
Visit our online sites:
- www.7thdirection.com
- www.dph.com
- YouTube Channel: @7thDirectionProductions