Bluestar tells about ShadowClan's demands, and that they should prepare for a fight. Sami J reviews the first installment of the young adult fantasy series Warriors: Into the Wild. [4] Firepaw attacks the other cat, only to realize that it was Graypaw. More RiverClan warriors are coming!” Tigerclaw turned to see sleek wet bodies sliding out of the water below the rocks. Lionheart and Bluestar tell him about the dangers and rewards of Clan life. School Library Journal commented on how the story describes the hardships and difficulties of a feral cat's life in detail and how there is no sugarcoating of the violence. Holmes has compared the style of the book to a different language as the books are written by three separate authors. However, they must also be part of the world they know; Holmes originally gave Tigerclaw the name Hammerclaw until one of the editors pointed out the cats wouldn't know what a hammer is. Bluestar arrives and stops them, saying that she will not allow the prisoner to be harmed. [25] To a reviewer for Kirkus Reviews, the human theme of fitting in was easily found and applauded when Rusty succeeds. [22], Into the Wild received generally positive reviews. Brokenstar tells about a dangerous rogue. Plot Summary Plot Chart Novel Review Character Analysis In the book, Warriors into the Wild, there is a forest and four clans of cats share it due to the laws of their ancestors. “Look out! Into The Wild is the first novel in the Warriors series. Tigerclaw suggests that there is a traitor in the camp, who helped ShadowClan in planning their attack. There are descriptions of cuts and injuries that are tempered for middle-graders, but some sensitive cat lovers could find them too scary. Rusty looked into Bluestar's threatening stare and his pride dissolved. She also explains the Clan traditions and. [29], For the non-fiction book by Jon Krakauer, see, "Time For Kids | 10 Question for Victoria Holmes", "CATSWITH ATTITUDE: ?Warriors' series of books for young readers use fearless felines to entertain, teach important lessons", "Warriors #1: Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)", "HarperCollins Publishers to Offer Select Books Online for Free", "Bestselling Children's Books 2008: Meyer%E2%80%99s Deep Run", "Warrior Cats — In die Wildnis (Band 1) -978-3-407-81045-8 -  Verlagsgruppe BELTZ", "The Guttersnipe: Warriors Gossip (archived by archive.org)", "Into the Wild by Erin Hunter reviewed on Fantasy Book Review", "Tale of cats on the prowl is like catnip to dedicated fantasy fans", "EBSCOhost: Into the Wild (Book) School Library Journal", "Barnes and Noble: Into the Wild (Warriors Series #1)", "EBSCOhost: INTO THE WILD (Book) Publishers Weekly", "Transcript of the Second Erin Hunter Chat", "EBSCOhost: Adventurous pet joins cat 'Warriors, "Top 10 fantasy books for youth. Firepaw heads back to the stream, and smells a ShadowClan warrior on ThunderClan territory. [12] The paperback version sold 150,637 copies in 2008. For a limited time, the complete novel was also available online. Barley advises them to return via a different route to the way they came because of loose dogs. The vigil ends and the elders take Lionheart's body to the burial place. Bluestar tells Rusty that he is threatening the forest Clans by hunting for sport, as there is little prey. [22] Washington Times notes the tension rising between Tigerclaw and Firepaw and praised the scene where Longtail challenges Firepaw's right to be in the Clan. Spottedleaf tells Firepaw of the prophecy she received before he came to the Clan. Bluestar says that it is time for Firepaw to resume his training, instead of caring for Yellowfang. Another Erin Hunter, Kate Cary felt that fantasy books such as Harry Potter "is a sign of a deepening need for fantasy to brighten our lives". [22], The novel was picked to be part of the young adult fantasy genre due to its increasing popularity. Bluestar asks Firepaw if he misses his old life and whether he wants to leave the Clan; but Firepaw declines, claiming that joining the Clan was the wisest decision he made. Bluestar, Firepaw, and Tigerclaw descend into the cave. Tigerclaw yowls that it is a trap. Graypaw wants to help out Firepaw with tending to Yellowfang by bringing her two mice to eat, but Tigerclaw stops him, forcing him to eat them. Into the Wild begins with a battle between ThunderClan and RiverClan over Sunningrocks, a strip of land. They plan an open attack on the ShadowClan camp to take back the stolen kits. Bluestar praises Rusty's hunting and fighting skills, but is angered that he tried to hunt in ThunderClan territory and tells him that he should not steal prey. The patrol returns to the ThunderClan camp, taking Firepaw and Yellowfang with them. [17] Kirkus Reviews noted that doing so shows how the Clans are on the brink of survival. It is the first novel in the Warriors series. The novel is written from the perspective of Fireheart (previously known as Rusty for a short time, then, for most of the book, Firepaw). Firepaw tells Tigerclaw that Ravenpaw is dead. How to increase brand awareness through consistency; Dec. 11, 2020 Rusty, a kittypet living with housefolk, has a dream about hunting a mouse in the woods and almost catching it. It is already evening when they return to the camp. "[26] Publishers Weekly praised the excitement and also added that the book would please any person who "has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat". This is a book full with Warriors! Allegiances Thunderclan Leader - Bluestar- blue-gray she-cat, tinged with silver around her muzzle Deputy - Redtail- small tortoiseshell tom with a distinctive ginger tail Apprentice, Dustpaw Medicine Cat [19] Kirkus Reviews joked the book would have cat owners look at their pets nervously before writing how Hunter doesn't have "any hint of sentimentality. She describes how as a child she was far less restricted than today's children whose days are structured and scheduled. Plot Summary Rusty is a bored housecat, until the ThunderClan tribe of wildcats from the nearby forest invites him to train as one of their warriors. Rusty, the house cat, gets into a fight with someone named, Graypaw. He says he will watch Firepaw's progress with interest. [19], The book has a lexicon with certain different names for foreign objects. She is shocked on hearing about Spottedleaf's death. The hostility culminates in Rusty fighting one of ThunderClan's warriors, Longtail, losing his collar in the process. Rusty asks Bluestar how hard survival is and she explains how prey becomes scarce as the season become colder. Yellowfang mocks him because of his kittypet origins and complains about how humiliating it is to be defeated by a kittypet in spite of her old age, Firepaw is also infuriated that even a cat that's not even from his own Clan treats him as an outsider, which leads to an argument between the two. They silently guard the camp all night but are watched closely by Tigerclaw. [9] On September 4, 2007, the book was released as an eBook,[10] and on Amazon's Kindle. Tigerclaw tells Bluestar about Firepaw talking to Smudge. Bluestar announces that Rusty is going to join ThunderClan. They explain about the problems in ShadowClan. He brings Yellowfang a mouse, which she wolfs down before asking Firepaw to wash the base of her tail. They separate; Graypaw leaving to take Bluestar's message to a patrol. Snapping bones, flowing blood, and sudden death abundantly demonstrate how these cats walk on the thin edge of survival". The next morning, Bluestar calls a Clan meeting. [1], Harper Collins originally requested that Holmes write a "fantasy story on feral cats". Then he mets a kitten from a 'clan' and goes with him … Fantasy stories are able to deal with human emotions helping readers to deal with them in the real world. They have a brief talk, and Firepaw says that the life with the feral cats suits him. Dec. 30, 2020. Rusty is given the name Firepaw, for his flame-colored coat. A storm breaks out, and they cannot go searching for them. A fan movie based upon the first Warriors book, Into The Wild. In 2003, HarperCollins requested Victoria Holmes to create a fantasy series about feral cats, but, being more interested in dogs and not a reader of fantasy, she was less than enthusiastic. The review also felt that there was too many supporting characters, but "there are standouts who give dimension to the tale". When Bluestar, Tigerclaw, Ravenpaw, Firepaw, and Graypaw travel to the Moonstone, a sacred site to the Clan cats, ShadowClan cats attack ThunderClan's camp, killing Lionheart. Firepaw trains with Bluestar, and she shows him several. Warriors: Into the Wild My Character is Firepaw... By Ava DiVincenzo Character Traits of Firepaw Firepaw's Description Firepaw is a cat who would give up his life in defense of his clan and his home. [16] The group of cats are called ThunderClan, and share the fictional forest with three other groups of feral cats called RiverClan, WindClan, and ShadowClan. One night, he decided to explore the nearby forest but was warned by his friend, Smudge, that the forest was filled with dangerous, wild cats. He suggests that Ravenpaw should live with Barley on the. Rusty was an ordinary house cat who dreamed of living in the wild, catching his own prey and sleeping under the stars. Yellowfang, Firepaw, and Graypaw discuss what to do. The review noted how teens would see how hard it is for Firepaw to fit in. — Victoria Holmes answering how the idea for, "Into the Wild did occasionally remind me of the Harry Potter books, both in writing style and content. She decides to take Firepaw, Tigerclaw, Graypaw, and Ravenpaw. Firepaw complies, and as he's working he notices that Yellowfang stiffens at the sight of kits. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Into_the_Wild/Cliffnotes?oldid=1452914, ThunderClan accuses RiverClan of hunting in their, She is worried about ThunderClan's future, saying they need more. They invite Rusty to join ThunderClan. Firepaw almost kills Clawface, but Whitestorm stops him, saying that warriors do not kill unless they have to. [1] Reviews have also called the story an "animal adventure". A few days later, Spottedleaf is murdered, and several ThunderClan kits are abducted by ShadowClan. He catches a mouse, then goes on, and finally reaches. Yellowfang plans to rally support from inside ShadowClan. If you are looking for a shorter summary of the entire book, please check the main article. But the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger, and the sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. [3] Nonetheless, she worked with the concept, expanding the storyline with elements of war, politics, revenge, doomed love, and religious conflict. They discover Spottedleaf's body, killed by a warrior's blow. He collapses, and Spottedleaf appears to tend to him. The narration stays with Firepaw until the next series, Warriors: The New Prophecy, in which the point of view alternates between cats since the authors felt that "we'd really told Firestar's story, and so we wanted to get a fresh viewpoint". A fan movie based upon the first Warriors book, Into The Wild. He talks with Smudge about meeting the feral cats, and spends one last morning together with him, revisiting old friends. Firepaw tells the other apprentices about what he saw in the cavern. Below contains in-depth information for chapter eighteen of Into the Wild. This is a fan film adaption of the story of Rusty, a kitten of whom ventures beyond his home and discovers the four warriors clans. They are praised by the warriors, and even Tigerclaw is pleased. He stalks a mouse, but his bell gives him away and the. She says the war with ShadowClan is not over, and they should be careful. In the aftermath, ThunderClan's medicine cat Spottedleaf receives a prophecy from StarClan, the spirits of the cats' deceased ancestors, telling her that "fire alone will can our Clan", which she shares with ThunderClan's leader Bluestar. Firepaw runs ahead to warn Yellowfang that the Clan wants to get rid of her. Bluestar leads a group of ThunderClan cats to the Gathering. [5], The style of the book has also been compared to the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. [8] Into the Wild was released as a paperback in the US on January 6, 2004. However, when they are passing by a ditch, Ravenpaw is suddenly dragged down and the cats are attacked by rats. Tigerclaw overhears them and Ravenpaw is terrified. Bluestar then halts the fight and announces that Rusty has earned his apprentice name, Firepaw. He says no, and the elders let him try a mouse. [22], Another theme found throughout the book is the hardship of life in the wild. It is the only such format of the story, and furnishes teachers a thoro The story is about a young domestic cat named Rusty who leaves his human owners to join a group of forest-dwelling feral cats called ThunderClan, adopting a new name: Firepaw. [15] The Chinese version was released on October 31, 2008, with a 3-D card of Firepaw.[14]. Into The Wild. Firepaw, Graypaw, and Ravenpaw are all assessed on their hunting skills. Tigerclaw enters the camp, carrying the body of Redtail. Tigerclaw flees from the cavern in fear of the Moonstone's power. Tolkien and Brian Jacques. Bluestar takes Firepaw as her own apprentice. Tigerclaw subtly suggests that Ravenpaw is a traitor and turns Darkstripe and Longtail against Ravenpaw. Firepaw, Graypaw, and Ravenpaw are chosen to go to the Gathering. The warriors arrive, and Tigerclaw and Darkstripe attack Yellowfang. [11] The book was one of the first to be in HarperCollins' "Browse Inside" program where twenty percent of the novel is available online. Both warriors loomed over him now. Rusty apologizes for his actions and promises not to hunt in the forest again, and Bluestar is amazed by Rusty's respect and lack of fear towards her scolding which is unusual for a kittypet. Booklist believed the book would appeal to followers of Brian Jacques' Redwall series. The leader, Bluestar says that… Into … They are excited, and play-fight with each other. It is revealed that Brokenstar killed his father. Whitestorm tells Bluestar that Firepaw and Graypaw fought well. [3] An interviewer has described the plot as "Shakespearian: a mad leader, intra-clan betrayal, war, star-crossed lovers, death". He is outgoing, always standing up for others, and will never back down for what This book is about a house cat who is tired of being a house cat and wants to go into the wild. Into The Wild (Warriors) by Erin Hunter is a children's fantasy novel about the life and times of cat clans that have shared the forest for generations. Firepaw and Graypaw lead Ravenpaw to a new home in a barn away from ThunderClan territory in order to protect him from being killed by Tigerclaw for knowing too much incriminating information. She announces that Yellowfang will stay in the camp, and Firepaw must take care of her instead of going to warrior training. With Alex, AwesomeAnimalLover2000, Tyrone Bruinsma, Lps Demon Candy. He’ll learn what it takes to be a part of the clan and how to protect those around him from […] Graypaw explains about the warrior Clans that live nearby. [1], With four authors at the time Holmes decided to have a pseudonym since having four authors would place the books at different places at libraries, confusing and possibly scaring off potential readers. ThunderClan is outnumbered and forced to retreat. Renamed Firepaw, the cat learns how to hunt prey, recognize the scents of enemy clans and respect the hierarchy of the wildcat world. This was criticized with the reviewer writing "that 'he mewed', 'she purred', and 'the warrior mewed', which pass for cat talk, grows old fast". At the same time, more names become available as the cat's world becomes more diverse. Smudge warns him about dangerous wildcats living in … Firepaw then successfully leads a rescue party with Yellowfang to rescue the abducted kits from ShadowClan, leading to the exile of Brokenstar and his followers from ShadowClan. Other themes include "death and spirituality and family and relationships". When he ventures into the forest near his home, Rusty, a flame-coloured housecat, encounters Bluestar, ThunderClan apprentice Graypaw, and ThunderClan warrior Lionheart. Read a Plot Overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter Summary and Analysis. The party returns to the ThunderClan camp. (Bibliography)", "Warriors #1: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Into_the_Wild_(novel)&oldid=1004713165, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. They train until sunset, and Bluestar praises Firepaw. The Clan cats learn that Yellowfang is no traitor, and that Clawface killed Spottedleaf. Cherith Baldry feel that the growth of genre is due to the fact that "fantasy is something very deeply rooted in the human mind, not just for children". Firepaw forms a strong friendship with Graypaw, and Ravenpaw, who is the apprentice of Tigerclaw, an ambitious ThunderClan warrior who wishes to become Clan leader. Ravenpaw is missing, and Firepaw is worried for him, thinking about what Tigerclaw said. A reviewer for The Plain Dealer wrote that the book "is patterned in the style of classics by J.R.R. Rusty forms a firm friendship with an apprentice (warrior in training, more than six months old) called Graypaw, a longhaired solid grey tom. [16] The novel was listed on Booklist's Top 10 fantasy books for youth in 2003,[28] and was a Book Sense 76 Pick. Print. Warriors into the Wild By: Erin Hunter Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Firepaw suggests that Ravenpaw should leave the Clan and live as a loner, as Tigerclaw has turned the entire Clan against him. For their heroism in rescuing the kits, Firepaw and Graypaw are promoted to warriors by Bluestar, who gives them their warrior names, Fireheart and Graystripe. In the book, instead, of using "said", Cary uses the word "mewed". The story is told in a third person point of view following the protagonist Firepaw. The Four Clans are called the ShadowClan, ThunderClan, WindClan, and RiverClan. Afterwards, Holmes began to like the idea of using cats since she realized how they can be leading private lives without any humans realizing. Firepaw gains support from the approaching ThunderClan patrol. [5] Holmes continued to act behind the scenes editing and supervising details. This page contains the Allegiances and the Prologue for Warriors #1 - Into the Wild Use the drop down menu to select different chapters. Firepaw is punished, and not allowed to eat. The novel opens with a battle between ThunderClan and RiverClan over a territorial dispute. This information about Warriors shown above was first featured in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. Into the Wild follows the integration of a house cat named Rusty into a group of feral cats living in a fictional forest inspired by the real world locales of New Forest, the woods about Loch Lomond, the Forest of Dean, and the Scottish Highlands. Cats engage in wars and battles, fought with claws and teeth, in which some characters are wounded or killed. The cats share tongues with Redtail, and Graypaw explains StarClan to Firepaw. [19] Fantasy Book Review also wrote "Erin Hunter does not spare the reader from the grim realities of living in the wild". This friendship reminded me strongly of Harry and Ron when they first met in the Philosopher's Stone. And for Benjamin—his brother who is with him now in StarClan [24] She also added in human themes such as "starting at a new school (Rusty joining ThunderClan), falling in love with the wrong person (Graystripe and Silverstream) and being bullied by someone who should look after you (Tigerclaw bullying Ravenpaw)". [27], Into the Wild claimed third place in the 2006 Young Reader's Choice Award. [13], The novel has been released and translated in twenty countries[14] including German, Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Korea, China, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Portugal, Hungary, Brazil, Norway and Greece. Yellowfang refuses to go, trusting Bluestar to treat her fairly. Firepaw wants to tell Bluestar about Ravenpaw, but forgets to do so in the end. Ravenpaw Graypaw Summary Warning She feels that Erin Hunter must have a consistent voice the entire series. With the exception of Firepaw and Graypaw, all of ThunderClan suspects the perpetrator of these events to be Yellowfang, a former and exiled ShadowClan medicine cat whom Firepaw had taken prisoner for ThunderClan earlier. After tending to Yellowfang, Firepaw hunts with Graypaw and Ravenpaw. A Children's Literature review noted the words "kittypet" and "twoleg" which mean housecat and humans respectively. The cats are worried, suspecting that ShadowClan will attack them next. Firepaw accompanies them to the ravine to hunt for Yellowfang. Cats from different Clans discuss with each other, sharing old tales. Firepaw Firepaw is a curious young cat that has what it takes to be a clan cat. Into the Wild was critically well received. Bluestar appoints Lionheart as the new deputy and makes Darkstripe. They see a rock that gleams as the moon shines on it through a hole in the roof. In a teaching unit, performable play format, A Gilgamesh Play for Teen Readers tells the essence of the Gilgamesh story without the archaic (and often inappropriate) language. Noble warriors are dying - and some deaths are more mysterious than others. They find Yellowfang, who is tracking the kits as well, not stealing them. Firepaw notices a trespassing kittypet and attacks him, only to find out that it is Smudge. Into the Wild is a fantasy novel written by Erin Hunter. Firepaw talks with Yellowfang about ShadowClan. Yellowfang tells that Brokenstar has killed several kits, and blamed their death on her, driving her out from ShadowClan. [21] For the names, Kate Cary says that she takes in inspiration for the names from "sight, sounds and scents the cats would experience". Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), son of wealthy parents (Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt), graduates from Emory University as a top student and athlete. Warriors into the Wild. Ravenpaw tells about the fight at Sunningrocks, and his version is notably different than Tigerclaw's version. [6] The book was released on January 21, 2003, in the United States,[7] and in February 2003 in the United Kingdom.