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'''''Into the Wild''''' is the first book in the ''[[Warriors (novel series)|Warriors]]'' series, written by [[Kate Cary]] and [[Cherith Baldry ]] under the [[pen name]] of Erin Hunter. |
'''''Into the Wild''''' is the first book in the ''[[Warriors (novel series)|Warriors]]'' series, written by [[Kate Cary]] and [[Cherith Baldry ]] under the [[pen name]] of Erin Hunter. This individual book is said to be written by Kate Cary, though as revealed in the [http://thegnuttersnipe.co.uk The Gnuttersnipe], she has not written much other books in the warrior series as she was writing another series unrelated to Warriors. |
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==Plot summary== |
==Plot summary== |
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| Author | Erin Hunter (Pen name of Kate Cary and Cherith Baldry ) |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Warriors (novel series) |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | January 21, 2003 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 288 pp |
| ISBN | ISBN 978-0060000028 Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
| Followed by | Fire and Ice (Warriors) |
Into the Wild is the first book in the Warriors series, written by Kate Cary and Cherith Baldry under the pen name of Erin Hunter. This individual book is said to be written by Kate Cary, though as revealed in the The Gnuttersnipe, she has not written much other books in the warrior series as she was writing another series unrelated to Warriors.
Plot summary
The whole story started as Spottedleaf, ThunderClan's medicine cat, receives a mysterious prophecy stating that "Fire alone can save our clan". This prophecy is related to the leader of the Clan, Bluestar, who soon meets a ginger-furred house cat named Rusty.
Rusty, who is a natural fighter quickly earns a place in the clan and a new name: Firepaw, because of the way his flame-colored coat shines in the sunlight. Bluestar remembers the prophecy, and half hopes that he is the "Fire".
Yellowfang, from Shadowclan, and Firepaw had grown to become friends after Firepaw had to take care of her as a punishment for breaking the warrior code. He fed her, and ate her leftovers, before feeding the Clan, and was found by a patrol.
Firepaw's curiosity is soon aroused when Tigerclaw when is appointed deputy of ThunderClan. The recent tragic deaths of Redtail and Lionheart, the previous deputies are shrouded in mysterious and unusual circumstances. The story Ravenpaw told to Firepaw about Redtail's death made him grew more suspicious of Tigerclaw.
Firepaw once overheard Tigerclaw saying that Ravenpaw was a traitor to the Clan and he would get rid of him. Firepaw must save Ravenpaw from his fate.
In the midst of this, Spottedleaf was killed in an attack from a death blow by Clawface from ShadowClan. During this attack, some of the Thunderclan kits went missing. Their mother was Frostfur. Tigerclaw blamed Yellowfang, because she was from ShadowClan. Bluestar intervened and said that there was no proof that she did anything wrong.
Firepaw was determined to prove Yellowfang innocent of the accusation that she had been stealing kits and of Spottedleaf's death. Firepaw and Graypaw managed to rescue the missing kits from ShadowClan, and drive the kit snatcher whom was Brokenstar from his position as ShadowClan leader. Also, they succeeded on saving Ravenpaw by sending him to live with a loner named Barley.
After their adventure, Firepaw and Graypaw were promoted to ThunderClan warriors, and received new names - Fireheart and Graystripe. The story ends when the two new warriors begin their traditional silent vigil until dawn which will commend them officially as warriors. Tigerstar glowers at Fireheart from the shadows, but Fireheart stares back, feeling he can stand up for himself now he is a warrior.
Other
- Births: Ashkit, Fernkit, Cinderkit, Brackenkit, Brightkit, Thornkit, Swiftkit
- Deaths: Redtail, Oakheart, Lionheart, Spottedleaf, two unnamed ShadowClan kits, Rosetail, Brindleface's unnamed kit
- Apprentices Made: Firepaw, Graypaw, Sandpaw, Dustpaw, Ravenpaw
- Warriors Made: Fireheart, Graystripe
- Medicine Cats Made: Yellowfang (as ThunderClan's medicine cat), Runningnose (replaces Yellowfang as ShadowClan's medicine cat)
Critical reception
The critical reception of Into the Wild was mostly positive. The book was called such things as "suspenseful" and "spine-tingling".[2] Barnes and Noble called the book, "A swift, graceful fantasy." Publisher's Weekly said:[3]
"Certain to please any young reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat."
Some reviews weren't as positive. A reviewer from Children's Literature noted how the writing becomes dull quickly.[3]
References
- ^ http://www.warriorcats.com/warriorshell.html The official Warriors website uses this image as the image for Firestar.
- ^ "Warriors Series: Into the Wild (Warriors #01)". Powell's Books. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ a b "Into the Wild (Warriors Series #1)". Barnes & Noble.com. Retrieved 2008-01-02.