Product Description

Fireheart is a ThunderClan warrior cat now, but danger still lurks in the forest -- and possibly closer than he thinks. With the chill of winter setting in, the cats of rival RiverClan are growing restless, while WindClan is weak and facing threats from all sides.

As tensions build to an explosive climax, Fireheart faces not only imminent battle, but betrayal from within his own Clan.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9947 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-01
• Released on: 2004-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780060525590
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 5 Up-After having left his life as a kittypet, apprentice Firepaw of the ThunderClan has been given his warrior name of Fireheart and his first mission-to find the WindClan and assist them back to their traditional hunting grounds. While he and his friend Graystripe are successful in their quest, Fireheart knows that trouble is brewing, and he isn't sure that the ThunderClan's deputy can be trusted. As events escalate, a warrior from RiverClan is accidentally killed, an apprentice is injured, and Fireheart brings into the Clan a kittypet kitten-his nephew-without thinking of the consequences. Finally, he must decide who to trust and who to fight. Readers not familiar with the first book may find this one hard to follow. Hunter provides a directory that tells which cats are in which clans, but it is cumbersome to flip back and forth. The characterizations of the animals are somewhat flat, although it is possible to tell them apart, and the plot's twists and turns seem mapped out and predictable. Librarians with a readership for Into the Wild (HarperCollins, 2003) will probably want this volume; others can pass.
Lisa Prolman, Greenfield Public Library, MA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Gr. 6-9. Firepaw, the former kittypet who became a ThunderClan warrior in Into the Wild [BKL F 15 03], faces danger and treachery within and without his clan as he struggles with his identity. Because some clan members refuse to accept him, he feels like an outsider. Also, it appears that ShadowClan and RiverClan are forming an alliance to usurp land belonging to the displaced WindClan. ThunderClan's leader sends Firepaw and his friend Graystripe to lead WindClan back to its home, but intrigue among the clans and among individuals within them spells trouble for Firepaw. Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works. Sally Estes
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Review
Hunter ratchets up the tension in the return of the house pet turned feral warrior. Renamed Fireheart, the brave feline has little time to revel in his acceptance by Thunderclan before he and his best friend Graystripe must retrieve the refugee WindClan cats. But success leads to tragedy as Graystripe inadvertently kills a RiverClan warrior. Bad feelings are exacerbated by rumors of poaching in rival territories. Clan discord has private echoes as Graystripe falls for a RiverClan warrior, while Fireheart is torn between duty to his Clan and affection for his "kittypet" kin. Beneath this swirl of clashing loyalties runs the dark thread of Fireheart's continuing suspicions of ThunderClan's ambitious deputy leader. Hunter's world keeps getting more finely drawn, and her characters more complex. While the focus is upon inner turmoil and inter-Clan intrigue, Fireheart still appreciates the pleasures of the hunt and the fury of battle, although readers may share his disappointment that combat fails to resolve his conflicting responsibilities. With enough backstory for newcomers to find their way, established fans will be on edge for the next title. (chart of allegiances) (Fantasy. 11+) (Kirkus Reviews)

Warriors: Into The Wild is the best book I've read in ages. It's really exciting and it's got lots of humour too! Even better than Brian Jaques' Redwall. I can't wait for the next one! John Wood (age 12) Warriors: Fire and Ice. Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works. Booklist

Customer Reviews

A New Name With A New Start
Firepaw has finally earned his warrior name Fireheart. But that's not thing only thing that's suprising, Windclan has been missing for a while and all the other three clans try to help and find the clan. Truth is Shadowclan's old cruel leader had chased Windclan out of their own territory. Bluestar is sending Fireheart and his good friend Graystripe on an important mission to find the missing clan.

Is it true that Graystripe has fallen in love with a she-cat in Riverclan, but isn't that against the warrior code? Not to fall in love with a cat from a different clan of yours? Fireheart tries to keep Graystripe away from Silverstream so he doesn't get himself in big trouble. Fireheart also runs into a kitty pet that he has known for his whole life. With bringing a new little bundle to the clan, Thunderclan doesn't accept this new commer. They start to lose trust in Fireheart. Fireheart tries to keep close with his clan and also trying to get his best friend out of trouble. Can he do it all at once, or is he going to lose a friendship between Graystripe while his clan could never trust him again?

In the spirit of "Watership Down"
I've just finished this second book in the Warriors series, and it really kept me on the edge of my seat with the battles and the intrigue! I have really enjoyed the series so far, and find it particularly enjoyable that the cats seem to act like cats (albeit talking cats!) and not just like little furry people.

The one thing that seemed out of phase with feline character was the "romance" they had going in this book. The "Romeo and Juliet" theme might have been interesting, but doesn't seem to work with cats, since I can't imagine cats bonding to each other the way wolves or swans do. If you can keep your suspension of disbelief going through it, you will enjoy this book.

I am over 30, but I still enjoy a god fantasy novel!

Fireheart's back!!!!!!!!!!!
After his vigil, Fireheart is back in the action as a full-fledged Thunderclan warrior. Along with that comes new responsibilities and danger. After getting an apprentice, the stubborn Cinderpaw, Fireheart meets his kittypet sister, Princess, who is about to have a kit. His best friend, Graystripe is saved from a rushing river by a Riverclan she-cat which eventually forms love. After escorting the Windclan cats back to their territory when they were driven out by the Shadowclan cats, the other clans suspect that the Thunderclan is growing weak. Fireheart, angry, seeks to prove that they are not softening up, but just being amiable. With Bluestar ill and with a single life left, Thunderclan begins to doubt their strength. Can Fireheart help inspire them? Find out in this epic story.