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A review by billd
Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1 by Erin Hunter
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
On a dark, gloomy day it was time to read something light and fun so I dug out Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, the first 2 books in the cat Warriors Young adult graphic novel series by Erin Hunter. It contains the graphic novel adaptation of the first two books, Into the Wild and Fire and Ice.
The story follows housecat Rusty who dreams of living in the wild. He decides to wander into the woods one evening and ends up being attacked and repelling a wild cat and then being invited to live with the Thunderclan of wild cats. Rusty is renamed Firepaw and becomes a trainee warrior of the Thunderclan. There are 3 other clans that live in the forest; the Riverclan, the Shadowclan and the Windclan. Each has their own area of the forest and doesn't hunt in the other clans areas.
But this wouldn't be an adventure story if there wasn't trouble right? The Shadowclan wants more land in which to hunt. The chase away the Windclan and want to gain admission to hunt in the other areas as well. The Riverclan bends to their will but not the leader of the Thunderclan, Bluestar.
So there is your basic adventure. There will be cat fights / battles, traitors within their midst, heroism and adventure. It's a well drawn, entertaining story. Sometimes a bit confusing as the cats do look similar (they are cats after all) and I (due to my increasing older age) have trouble remembering their names.. LOL. But I enjoyed the first two stories. Rusty / Firepaw (who becomes Fireheart when he gains warrior status) is a true hero defending his clan and trying to help instil peace in the forest amongst the clans. And there is a wonderful mix of characters amongst the rest of the clan(s). Most enjoyable, great for middle grades I think. (3.5 stars)
The story follows housecat Rusty who dreams of living in the wild. He decides to wander into the woods one evening and ends up being attacked and repelling a wild cat and then being invited to live with the Thunderclan of wild cats. Rusty is renamed Firepaw and becomes a trainee warrior of the Thunderclan. There are 3 other clans that live in the forest; the Riverclan, the Shadowclan and the Windclan. Each has their own area of the forest and doesn't hunt in the other clans areas.
But this wouldn't be an adventure story if there wasn't trouble right? The Shadowclan wants more land in which to hunt. The chase away the Windclan and want to gain admission to hunt in the other areas as well. The Riverclan bends to their will but not the leader of the Thunderclan, Bluestar.
So there is your basic adventure. There will be cat fights / battles, traitors within their midst, heroism and adventure. It's a well drawn, entertaining story. Sometimes a bit confusing as the cats do look similar (they are cats after all) and I (due to my increasing older age) have trouble remembering their names.. LOL. But I enjoyed the first two stories. Rusty / Firepaw (who becomes Fireheart when he gains warrior status) is a true hero defending his clan and trying to help instil peace in the forest amongst the clans. And there is a wonderful mix of characters amongst the rest of the clan(s). Most enjoyable, great for middle grades I think. (3.5 stars)