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Two healthy kits have just been born in RiverClan - Oakkit and Stormkit. The whole Clan rejoices, and no cat is more pleased than their mother, who immediately recognizes her kits' innate skill and bravery.
But when tragedy befalls Stormkit and he is permanently disfigured, his mother... read more
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Summary edit
Crookedstar at that time Crookedkit makes a promise To an unknown cat promising to put his clan above all else not knowing what that means
Characters/People edit
- Stormkit/Crookedkit/paw/jaw/star: Born during a fierce storm that flooded the RiverClan camp, he was named Stormkit, but later was changed to Crookedkit.
- Oakkit/paw/heart: A RiverClan cat; brother to Stormkit/Crookedkit. He dreams of one day becoming leader and is a real crowd-pleaser.
- Rainflower: Crookedstar and Oakheart's mother
- Shellheart: Deputy of RiverClan and father of Oakheart and Crookedstar.
- Hailstar: The current leader of Riverclan
- Mapleshade: Orange and white tabby she-cat, Crookedstar's dream mentor. A senior member of the Dark Forest.
- Mudfur: A loyal RiverClan warrior, and Brightsky's mate. He later looses his drive to fight for his clan, and instead askes Brambleberry to take him as an apprentice after his mate dies.
- Willowkit/paw/breeze: RiverClan she-cat. Half windclan.
- Fleck: A barn cat that helps Crookedkit feel needed.
- Rippleclaw: Fierce RiverClan warrior.
- Beetlekit/paw/nose: Black warrior that is only one moon older than Crookedstar, yet acts as if he's already deputy.
- Graykit/paw/pool: Willowbreeze's sister and Rippleclaw's mate. Half Windclan.
- Mitzi: Mother of Soot, Magpie, Mist, and Pepper. Fleck's littermate.
- Owlfur: A RiverClan warrior
- Reedfeather: Deputy of WindClan when Crookedstar is born.
- Ottersplash: RiverClan she-cat
- Birdsong: An elder when Crookedstar is born. Is Tanglewhisker's mate.
- Whitepaw/fang: A white tom that is only an apprentice when Crookedstar is born.
- Tanglewhisker: An elder. Birdsong's mate.
- Brightsky: RiverClan warrior. Mudfur's mate.
- Lakeshine: A RiverClan queen
- Bluepaw/fur: A Blue-Gray She-cat that Crookedstar befriends at his first gathering.
- Shimmerpelt: Black furred RiverClan she-cat.
- Timberfur: Brown tomcat, senior warrior when Crookedstar is born.
- Silverhawk: Dark Forest cat that trains Thistleclaw.
- Cedarpelt: RiverClan tom that doesn't believe Crookedkit is loyal when he returns to RiverClan after running away. He becomes Crookedstar's mentor.
- Leopardfur: Mudfur and Brightsky's kit.
- Pinestar: ThunderClan leader when Crookedstar is born....
- Echomist: RiverClan she-cat and Hailstar's mate. Mother of Beetlenose, Voleclaw, and Petaldust.
- Stormkit/fur: One of the "abandoned" kits found by a queen who lost her kits. unknown mother and father
Quotes edit
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“I'm sorry I can't make you proud of me. But I haven't finished yet. I'll do everything I can to make you glad I'm your son. You'll never make me ashamed of who I am or what I look like.”
Crookedjaw -
“Long ago, you lapped water at a poisoned spring. I'm sorry I didn't know until too late. I would have guided you better.”
Shellheart -
“Never be afraid of the future, for it brings wonderful things.”
Brightsky -
“When you feel doubt, let your heart lead you forward, not back.”
Hailstar -
“'I walk alone now' 'No, not alone. Your ancestors will walk alongside you, always. Travel well, Crookedstar. You will make a great leader.'”
Crookedstar and Shellheart -
“I've been waiting for you.”
Willowbreeze -
“'I have destroyed you!' 'No Mapleshade. I still have the cats that I loved. I know they are watching over me.'”
Mapleshade and Crookedstar -
“I promise. I'm your father, Silverkit, and that means I will always keep my promises.”
Crookedstar -
“You fought as bravely as I expected. Now you must lead the patrol home safely.”
Hailstar -
“I'm sorry for everything, Rainflower - for sneaking out of camp and breaking my jaw; for letting you die. I've missed you so much. I wish I could have gotten you to forgive me.”
Crookedjaw -
“I wouldn't have let him take them. If I was leader.”
Crookedpaw
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Stonekit wrinkled his nose. “It smells fishy.” “I know, dear.” Graypool lapped between his ears. “That’s because it’s a fish.”
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Shimmerpelt was staring at the fresh-kill pile. “Are we allowed to eat an omen or should we catch more fish?”
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“Troutclaw says there’s going to be a new deputy! And Mudfur’s going to be a medicine cat.” Sedgepaw rolled her eyes. “Why does all the good stuff happen when I’m in dirtplace?”
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“With this life I give you courage,” Hailstar whispered. “When you feel doubt, let your heart lead you forward, not back.”
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When you feel doubt, let your heart lead you forward, not back.
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“That was an interesting night,” Mudfur meowed. “RiverClan now has the youngest deputy and the oldest medicine cat apprentice.”
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Oakheart’s gaze caught Crookedpaw’s. “It’s your turn next,” he purred. Rainflower flicked her ears. “Does that matter right now?” she murmured. “He’ll never be as good as you.” Her words sliced through Crookedpaw’s heart like claws. Shellheart’s head snapped around and he glared at his former mate. Rage blazed in his eyes. “Can’t you keep your thoughts to yourself, just once?”
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“I’m sorry I can’t make you proud of me,” Crookedjaw meowed. “But I haven’t finished yet. I’ll do everything I can to make you glad I’m your son.” Rainflower stared silently at him. Crookedjaw fought back the hurt tightening his throat. He lifted his chin, refusing to hide his twisted jaw. “You’ll never make me ashamed of who I am or what I look like.”
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“I promise.” Crookedstar ached with joy. “I’m your father, Silverkit, and that means I will always keep my promises.”
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Oakheart was crouching beside Rainflower. Her eyes had clouded. Blood stained the rocks around her head. “She’s dead.” Oakheart turned and stared at Crookedjaw. “Our mother is dead.”
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Setting & Locations edit
Forest Territories
- Moonstone: The cavern where the Clans share tongues with their warrior ancestors.
- Great Rock: This is a massive rock in the center of Fourtrees. Where the leaders stand to address all the cats at the Gatherings.
- Dark Forest: This is the place cats go who aren't allowed into StarClan.
- Silverpelt: The great swath of stars in the sky. Every star is said to be a StarClan warrior.
- Sunningrocks: Large stones that are open to the sun and that cats use to bask on. Ever since the river flooded and changed the course of the rocks to join with the land on ThunderClans side, they have laid claim to it. RiverClan also lay claim to the rocks, and there have been many battles over it.
Organizations edit
- RiverClan: This is one of the four Clans. The cats that fish and like water live here, fat and slick-furred.
- ThunderClan: One of the four Clans. These cats can stalk through the dense undergrowth and turn on the tip of their tails where there is barely space to move.
- WindClan: One of the four Clans. Cats that love the open moor and are very swift runners live here.
- ShadowClan: One of the four Clans. These cats don't have undergrowth or rivers teeming with prey. They must catch their prey with the cover of darkness.
- StarClan: All of the cats who have died live here, in StarClans hunting grounds. Where there are always prey and it is always warm.
First Sentence edit
Wind rattled the branches of the willow trees and tore the reeds from their beds.
Table of Contents edit
Prologue and 40 unnamed chapters, along with a small manga acting as an epilogue.
Glossary edit
- Frog-brain: RiverClans version of mouse-brain. It's the equivalent of dumb or stupid.
- Twolegs: Humans.
Errata edit
In chapter 23, Crookedjaw is talking to Mapleshade about the omen she left for Hailstar to make him deputy. It says "'I know, and I will always put my Clan first.' Crookedstar knew he had to get away from here." But, he wasn't Crookedstar yet, he was just Crookedjaw.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 5 in Warriors: Super Editions. (standard series)
Preceded by Skyclan's Destiny, and followed by Yellowfang's Secret.
This is book 26 of 48 in Warriors. (standard series)
Preceded by Bluestar's Prophecy, and followed by Firestar's Quest.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Erin Hunter (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
Country: United States
Publication Date: July 5, 2011
ISBN: 9780061980978
Page Count: 491
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
Country: United States
Publication Date: July 5, 2011
ISBN: 9780061980978
Page Count: 491
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction › Adventure & Thrillers
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Children's Books › Animals
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Action & Adventure
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