Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Warriors: The Lost Warrior by Erin Hunter (2007)

Plot Summary:  Graystripe, a Thunderclan warrior, rushes in to save members of his clan who are being taken away by animal control.  The forest, which was their home, is being developed so they are removing all of the cats.  Graystripe succeeds in rescuing many of this clan members from capture, however, he ends up being captured himself. 

Graystripe finds himself being adopted as a house pet and finds himself with a family who treats him very well.  But Graystripe is not a "kitty-pet" and becomes saddened to think of what his future will be as a pet.  Graystripe is a strong warrior who hunts and feeds on creatures, not canned cat food!  He finds himself losing many of the instincts that he has developed as a wild cat and great warrior.  Trying to get out of the house without being caught by his owners is almost impossible.  But one day Graystripe finally succeeds and finds himself a friend, Millie, who seems to want to help him find his way home back through the forest to his family and clan.  Will Graystripe find his way back?  Or he is destined to remain lost and lonely?  Their journey has just begun......

Subject/Themes:  Clans, pets, wild cats

Format:  Graphic Novel

Genre:  Fantasy/Action

Reviews:  School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly

Series:  #2  Warriors:  Warrior's Refuge
                 #3  Warriors:  Warrior's Return

Age Group:  Ages 9 and up

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