Starlight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, Book 4) [Paperback]

Erin Hunter (Author)

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Grade 5-8–Erin Hunters fourth book (HarperCollins, 2006) in the series is the most compelling one so far. The Cat Clans are struggling to establish territories in a world where dangers and resources are yet to be found. Having been forced to leave due to two-leggeds destruction of their world, unexpected alliances were forged between the Clans as they journeyed to an unfamiliar land. Creating new boundaries for the Clans challenges those temporary alliances. It is of utmost importance to reconnect with the StarClan, the warrior ancestors whose guidance oversees the selection of new leaders, medicine cat secrets, and faith that theyre following the correct path. Theres a healthy dose of feline personification, complete with moral and emotional struggles urging the story along. Personal jealousies and passions seem natural in this reading by Nanette Savard. Her subtle voice changes have sufficient dramatic effect to help listeners identify which cat is speaking. For cat lovers and fans of the series, this is a fine rendition.–Robin Levin, Fort Washakie School/Community Library, WY
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Product Description

The Clans have finally arrived in their new home, and now they must struggle to establish territories and learn the hidden dangers of this unfamiliar world. Most importantly, they must find a replacement for the Moonstone—a place to communicate with StarClan. But more than one cat is harboring sinister plans that could lead to violence and darkness, and as the warriors wait for a sign, some of them begin to realize that the threats they face in the forest may not be as perilous as the threats they face from within. . . .

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (March 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060827629
• ISBN-13: 978-0060827625
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #187,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starlight, April 5, 2006

By	Sis (MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starlight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, Book 4) (Library Binding)

I should say this clearly: Starlight is THE BEST of the New Prophecy series, though not the best of all of Erin Hunter's books. Starlight starts right at the end of Dawn, but we've lost Squirrelpaw's point of view and instead are back at Brambleclaw's.

There is a very good reason for the switch back to Brambleclaw, and his story is perhaps the most touching of all the Warriors saga. Brambleclaw struggles to force back the ambition he inherited from his father and is angered by the fact that, after all he's done, he's still being forced to prove himself to the Clans. He also meets his half brother Hawkfrost truly for the first time, and his shocked to find that there are similarites between them, besides their pelt color. Brambleclaw finds himself drawn to Hawkfrost, much to Squirrelpaw's dismay.

Leafpaw, meanwhile, has much bigger worries. She is desperate to find a place to replace the Moonstone, for she has her own questions that need to be answered by the cats of StarClan. She shoulders the burden of caring for her Clan as they struggle to support themselves in an unfamiliar territory full of dangers. She also recieves a new message from StarClan, one that has yet to be solved by the end of the novel. Also, welcomingly unexpectedly, Leafpaw finds herself facing a completely different struggle than one that she ever imagined that she would have to face. This struggle is pulled completely to the surface near the very end of Starlight, and is one of the main reasons that I am so looking forward to the next Warriors installment.

Starlight brings forth many things that we missed from the original Warriors, which makes it surpass Dawn as the best in the new series. The traveling cats are well and good, but what really made me love the old series was the simple Clan life that was only in the beginning of Midnight but absent from the rest of the new series. Squirrelpaw and Leafpaw also get their new names; while I love Leafpaw's, I think Squirrelpaw's is rather stupid. But that's just me.

While the suspense and action that has been propelling the series up until this point is fading in Starlight, a new mystery arises in the fourth book. When you read as Brambleclaw faces it, it really brings back the old Firestar charm, which will be welcomed by many readers.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starlight, April 10, 2006

By	Crystal "♥" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starlight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, Book 4) (Hardcover)

Summary: The clans have reached the end of their long and difficult journey, and are worried about how to live in this unknown area like they used back in the forest. they struggle to create territories and boundaries for the clans and to go their separate ways after being among each other for what seemed like forever.

Leafpaw, along with the other medicine cats, are anxious about whether starclan are really with them, and if they were ever going to find a replacement for a sacred place where they shared tongues with starclan. she receives a dream from starclan, which helped her find the way to a place to communicate with Starclan. near the end, leafpaw (she received her name by then, but you'll have to read the book to find out what it is!) and an unexpected character have a forbidden relationship together, which i find interesting and it only makes me more impatient for the next book. There is another prophecy revealed in this book, which will lead to the events in order for there to be peace in the forest.

Meanwhile, Squirrelpaw struggles to cooperate with Brambleclaw, but ever since he met his half-brother Hawkfrost, legitimately, for the first time, he has been eager to get to know his brother better and realizes the correlation between them. Squirrelpaw is shocked, and tries to convince him that Hawkfrost cannot be trusted, but fails. And their relationship, which blossomed all the way back in Midnight, begins to dissolve into nothing as Brambleclaw and Hawkfrost's relationship intensifies.

Firestar's daughters receive their new names in this installment. Squirrelpaw's warrior ceremony marked the clans arrival in their new land and Leafpaw got her name from something she discovered in which she had been determined to find a replacement for ever since they left their old forest for the first and last time. I didn't really get either of their names, because they didn't really make sense...but i have to say that Squirrelpaw's warrior name reminds me of the time when, in the previous New Prophecy books, she wanted to be all sorts of animals when she journeyed to the sun-drown-place, so I can kind of understand how her name relates.

Near the end of Starlight, a suspenseful twist takes place, which was planned by two unexpected cats, one who wanted revenge and one who only wanted the best for his clan.

I find that Starlight is among the best-written of the series, mainly because every cat has changed. Firestar is more noble now that he leads Thunderclan, even Hawkfrost is more respectful to MOST, but I still think that Squirrelpaw is as stubborn as ever, which makes me feel bad for Brambleclaw...who really likes her and tries his best to win Squirrelpaw's trust, but sometimes everything is not enough...and Squirrelpaw just won't give him another chance...or two... This installment held the most challenges for the five clans, which really held my interest throughout the story. Starlight is a new and wonderful addition to the New Prophecy series; i truly enjoyed reading this, and i don't regret using the two hours of my day reading this book. I am now awaiting Twilight, the next volume of the Warriors saga.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for fantasy and cat lovers of all kind, May 21, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Starlight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, Book 4) (Hardcover)

A must read for fantasy and cat lovers, and all those people who are fascinated by the wild world. Have you ever wondered what happens to your cat when they go out in the evenings or during the day? This book is the fourth in the second series. It will draw you in and have you on the edge of her seat until the very end. The ending leaves you hanging with suspense, and anticipating the next book.

These are some of the most fabulous books I've ever read. Althought at first you may be reluctant to read (I was. A book called warriors about cats?) but once you begin you'll be eager to continue. This is an almost guarantee.

Its all about several very emotional, adventurous, and down right marvelously ingenious characters, who are all cats. This book speculates mainly between the relationship between Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight, newly named warrior, as their bond weakens, and newly named Leafpool, discovering something forbidden within her. Crowfeather and Tawnypelt are also basic characters, although Crowfeather is more talked-about. He is the moody one of the group, but you see his deeper side yet again in this book, like when he was with Feathertail.

I was quite sad to read that Tawnypelt wasn't much talked about in this book. She's really quite a bad tempered cat but she is also very loyal and gentle when she wants to be. I really like her, but she was more to the side during this book.

Hawkfrost also has a big part in this book. He gives it a sort of eerie touch that makes you long to learn more about him: good or evil? Personally I cannot choose. In some times he seems so faithful and in others downright cruel.

Anyways, I've delayed long enough. I hope I haven't spoiled anything for those yet to have read it. Really, get out of your seat and read this book, and if you havent read the previous series or the books before this one in the New Prophecy, you'll be amazed at how delightful they are!