Forest of Secrets(Warriors Series: Volume 3) ANNOTATION
The warrior cat Fireheart's determination to uncover the truth about another warrior's death leads him deep into danger, and reveals secrets that test the strength of clan loyalties.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, former friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want.
Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of brave ThunderClan warrior Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that some believe would be better left hidden.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
Warriors: Forest of Secrets by Erin Hunter is the third title in the series about warring clans of feral cats. Food is scarce, so tensions escalate between the four clans of the forest, and young Fireheart suspects the loyalty of his own ThunderClan deputy, Tigerclaw. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Children's Literature - Amie Rose Rotruck
Fireheart, feline warrior for Thunderclan, knows a horrible secret. Tigerclaw, deputy of the clan, killed one of the clan warriors and blamed it on a rival clan. However, Fireheard is unable to prove it to the clan. He begins to search for further evidence, but uncovers multiple instances of cats from rival clans having kittens together. After rescuing another clan's kittens from the river, Fireheart comes under fire from both his own and the rival clan. For this kindness, Fireheart is demoted from warrior to apprentice. He soon discovers that the practice of having kittens with rival clan members and females giving kittens up to advance their careers goes all the way to the top of the cats. Eventually, the clan traitor is revealed and Fireheart is faced with responsibility he never imagined. Hunter's feline fantasy is filled with intrigue and adventure. The world the cats inhabit is rich and detailed; Hunter even provides two maps as well as a complete list of characters, their clan, and their roles in the clan. Fantasy and cat lovers alike will enjoy this story. 2003, HarperCollins, Ages 10 up.
School Library Journal
Gr 5 Up-As this third book in this series begins, Fireheart, former house pet turned warrior cat, continues to be torn between his allegiance to his Thunderclan and his suspicions that Tigerclaw is planning to take over as its leader. When Fireheart gets proof of his deceit and presents his findings to the clan's wise and compassionate leader, she refuses to believe him. Tensions are already running high between the clans because the cats are getting sick from fish from the polluted rivers, flooding is widespread, and they must invade each other's territory for food. The tragic death of Graystripe's mate as she's giving birth and his betrayal of the clan by loving a cat from an enemy clan bring the simmering tensions to a boil as both groups claim rights to the kits. Other secrets come to light as Tigerclaw, exiled in disgrace, vows revenge and Fireheart becomes the new deputy. This exciting book is not for the faint of heart as it is often violent. It is reminiscent of Greek drama, with its huge cast of characters (a chart of allegiances is included), intrigues, divided loyalties, star-crossed lovers, and parents murdering their offspring. Fans of the series will lap it up while impatiently awaiting the next entry.-Sharon Rawlins, Piscataway Public Library, NJ Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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