A Dangerous Path

August 1, 2004
Gr. 6-9. The saga continues in the fifth book in the Warriors series as the cat Fireheart, now deputy leader of Thunderclan, finds himself taking on even more responsibility because clan-leader Bluestar is both physically and mentally ill. Add to that the dangerous machinations of treacherous Tigarstar, the head of Shadowclan, and a pack of renegade dogs. Bluestar becomes certain that all the members of her clan, including Fireheart, have betrayed her; the ancestral Starclan cats have abandoned her; and Windclan is hunting in Thunderclan's territory. After Bluestar declares war, it's up to Fireheart to find a way to avoid the battle. Hunter maintains the established characterizations of his sentient cats, who still retain their feline natures. With compelling intrigue and fast-paced actions, this is one of the most exciting books in the series--and, happily, there's another volume to come.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2004, American Library Association.)

July 1, 2004
Fireheart, new deputy of the ThunderClan cats, faces great trials as the tribes elderly leader, Bluestar, descends into paranoia. The ThunderClan cats flee a forest fire and face a pack of ferocious dogs while dealing with traitorous Tigerclaw. The fourth and fifth entries in the series continue the development of the complex, dynamic characters.

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