Children's literature includes an interesting series of books written by several authors under the pseudonym Erin Hunter. They tell about pets that have become wild cats. They have to conquer their territory and embark on various adventures. Books “Warrior Cats” (in order) and their features will be the topic of our article.
Main ideas
How wild is the pet if it's in the genes? The story begins with Ginger, an ordinary kitten. After he escaped from the owners, he had to overcome many obstacles before becoming the leader of the forest (Storm) tribe. The names of warrior cats, the protagonists of the eponymous series of books, include Firestar, who received the nickname for courage and exploits. Firestars will become a key character in the first cycle. A narrative is being conducted on his behalf, leading to a logical continuation.
The journey begins
The adventures of Ginger appeared on bookstores in 2003. Readers, and first of all the children's audience, took with a bang the story of the Firestar who went to the forest. There he met four wild tribes, and also excellently demonstrated his leadership skills. Courage and the ability to stand up for comrades will be the main principle of the entire cycle “Cats-warriors”. Become Wild, the first book in the series, has been sold in large numbers. In the finale of the work, Firestar met Gorely and Clew, and also met for the first time with a dangerous adversary named Claw.
Any problems we can handle
The full cycle of “Warrior Cats” consists of six parts. In turn, each of them is divided into several independent works, united by a common idea.
The books “Warrior Cats” include, in order, “Fire and Ice”, the plot of which is built around the war of two tribes. Because of this, the forest balance is disturbed. To restore it, cats-leaders who left the pack are needed. Firestars and his new friend Cruzbok must return them to the tribe. But will the cats who feel betrayal want to join the team again?
As adventures take place, Firestars and Krutobok discover other people's traces on the territory, which obliges one to be cautious and extremely attentive. The approaching winter promises severe frosts. Unfortunately, newborn kittens may not tolerate it. The situation is complicated by Krutobok, who fell in love with a representative of the River tribe, the beauty Serebryanka ...
The relationship between friends is heated. Firestars takes on leadership skills, while Shrewman is busy with his personal life. But, like last time, only by joint efforts will friends be able to get out of all the problems with their heads raised. Courage, honor and courage will be the main features that make it possible to say that the Firestars and the Crueller are true warrior cats.
“Become Wild” introduces a number of minor characters: Dolkhostvost, Storm, Smoke, Palisade, Gorely, Pepelushka, Shcherbataya, who occupy the roles of warriors and warriors, squires, healers, will be presented to their attention. All of them differ in character, which will cause spectator interest.
Books of the first cycle “Warriors”
“Forest of Secrets”. The plot is built around a new danger awaiting the spring forest. Firstly, people from nearby areas poisoned the fish living in it with their plums into the river, and therefore wild cats have nothing to eat. Secondly, they are threatened by high water. The river tribe is in danger of flooding, and only Firestar with Krutobok once again come to the rescue.
"Raging Element." One of the cats, Belysh, is being stolen by rivals - the bipedal tribe. Forest catches fire. The Storm Tribe suffers damage, their herald Ognegriv desperately saving their territory. Exiled before, Claw, the main rival of the tribe, returns for revenge with its new squad called Shadows. The names of cats-warriors are replenished with new characters, including Belysh, Ognegriv, Sandstorm and others.
Another book - a new test for wild cats
The continuation of the cycle tells about a flock of escaped dogs that encounter representatives of the Stormy tribe in the forest. It has long been known that dogs and cats cannot get along, and therefore a bloody battle awaits everyone. Cats seek help from ancient spirits who send a prophecy, but no one can interpret it correctly.
The Dangerous Path becomes the next book in the Warrior Cats series. The Blue Star is a new character that readers get to know. This is a large and incredibly flexible gray-blue cat. Due to numerous fights, her ear is torn and a scar surrounds her broad shoulders. About herself, she left her memories as a wise, fair cat, but she could not survive her fears. In the fight against the boil of city dogs, the Blue Star dies.
“The Battle for the Forest” is the final book of this part. Our protagonist, Firestar, becomes the leader of the Stormbrood. He needs to perform the sacrament, for which he goes to the High Rocks. There, a vision is revealed to him, talking about the approaching devastation. She will touch all cats-warriors. Soon a new enemy will come into the forest, dangerous and deadly, to defeat which requires the union of all tribes. But how to put together the warring clans?
Minor branches
To the Blue Star, who died in the previous part, readers return to the background of the first cycle. “Prophecy” came out as a separate work and tells of the childhood, growing up and apprenticeship of the heroine before she joined the key characters in the series “Warrior Cats”. The Blue Star, nee Sinegrivka, received her nickname with the ascension to the rank of leader of the Stormy tribe. She was ready to give up everything, believing that in the new image no other concerns would concern her. But in vain! A romantic relationship with Acorn forces one to make a choice - either she serves her team or gains personal happiness. In the latter case, her tribe may die from a new enemy, the cruel Ostrolap. Blue Star is torn apart by doubts. Readers will be able to find out how the story will end from the continuation of the “Prophecy” called “Choice”.
Books “Warrior Cats” in order: what's next?
The cycle “New Prophecy” consists of six books published in the period 2005-2006. Its main line will be the birth of Firestar and Sandstorm kittens. The forest is in new danger - the construction of a road that people are about to open. To find a way out, according to ancient legend, tribal warriors must go on a long journey where they will find answers to their questions. On the way, the heroes, among whom will be the offspring of the Firestar, have to cope with the sea waves and the hordes of wild rats. Friendship, loyalty and mutual assistance will become the main allies of young warriors, who eventually learn the secret of Midnight.
The books “Warrior Cats” are replenished in order with the cycle “The Power of Three”, the creation of which took three years for the authors. A thunderous tribe occupied a new territory near the lake. The narrative will include new characters, each of whom must decide who he will become in the future. Someone expects the glory of a brave warrior, and someone receives the gift of foresight. Firestar has grandchildren. With each year of growing up, they become stronger and ... more cunning. Many of them keep their own secrets, and it is not yet known exactly how they will affect the whole tribe ...
Waiting for miracles
The question that interests fans of books from around the world is the same: "How long can authors talk about the adventures of wild cats?" The authors respond that they have enough imagination to create new stories about future generations of their favorite forest characters. Erin Hunter’s book series, Warrior Cats, is complemented by sequels titled The Sign of the Stars and The Dawn of the Tribes.
Drought will fall on Storm Tribes. The tribe of Shadows, already featured in the plot earlier, will challenge them. The gloomy forest is increasingly influenced by dark forces. The rescue of forest cats is closely connected with the Power of the Three Stars and the Clan of Falling Water ... Definitely, the new series of “Warrior Cats” intrigue even more! Heroes have to reveal secrets and find ways to interact with other tribes, the existence of which will tell another legend ...
The series “Cats-warriors” will introduce readers to a number of new characters who will occupy a worthy place in the plot: Squirrel, Swallow, Hurricane, Blackberry, Grachik, Ryzhinka, Zvezdotsap.
The last cycle, “Vision of Shadows”, is currently under development. The first book, The Mission of the Squire, is scheduled for sale next year.