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"A terrible force is on its way, with the power to pierce deep into the heart of ThunderClan. And it will be brought by a ShadowClan medicine cat..."

One secret could destroy them all...
Yellowkit is a ShadowClan cat through and through and she can't wait to become a fearless... read more

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Yellowkit/paw/fang: A dark gray she-cat with a broad, flattened face. Her mother is Brightflower, her siblings Nutkit and Rowankit.
  • Raggedkit/paw/pelt/star: Large, dark brown tabby tom. His mother is Featherstorm, his sibling is Scorchkit
  • Cedarstar: Leader of ShadowClan
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Organizations edit see section history

  • Shadowclan: The clan of forest shadows, strong and sometimes sneaky, tend to be arrogant and suspicious. Prey on birds and squirrels.
  • Thunderclan: The clan of heroes, forest dwelling, courageous and loyal. More accepting than some other clans. Same prey as Shadowclan so compete for prey and territory.
  • Windclan: Cat clan that dwells on the open heath and eats rabbits and mice. Tall and lean.
  • Riverclan: The clan of the river, preying on fish and living in the reeds, tolerant of water, met can swim.
  • StarClan: Spirit clan comprised of the spirits of deceased cats and ancestors of the clan cats.

First Sentence edit see section history

Starlight shone down into a large cavern through a ragged hole in the roof.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Allegiances
Prologue
Chapters 1-40
Exclusive Manga Adventure

Glossary edit see section history

  • TwoLeg: Human
  • Queen: She-cat with or expecting kits
  • Warriors: Adult male and female clan cats responsible for hunting, establishing and patrolling borders, and protection and defense of the entire clan.
  • Medicine Cat: Typically a single cat in each clan responsible for the health and care of young, elderly, sick or injured cats. Knowledgable in first aid, herbs, and spirituality.
  • Leader: Each clan has a leader who is ultimately responsible for decisions and the overall clan welfare and territory.
  • Deputy: Cat who is second in command to the leader and is positioned to succeed to the leader role when the leader dies.
  • Apprentice: Young cats learning the skills for the adult clan roles

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Warrior Code: Set of rules the cat cans live by that govern their behavior inside the clan and between the clans. Warrior cats are responsible to protect defend, and feed the clan. Practice battles are done without incurring real injury. Everyone is responsible for elders and kits. Clans stick with their own kind. Clans meet once a moon for a gathering which is neutral ground to report and share without fighting.
  • Abandonment: Yellowfang has to make a number of choices that result in some kind of loss.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 30 of 51 in Warriors. (standard series)

Preceded by Skyclan's Destiny, and followed by Secrets of the Clans.

This is book 5 of 5 in Warriors: Super Editions. (standard series)

Preceded by Crookedstar's Promise.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Erin Hunter (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Country: United States
Publication Date: 10-09-2012
ISBN: 0062082140
Page Count: 528

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Fantasy violence, cats fighting, cat deaths.

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