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Warriors: Omen of the Stars #1: The Fourth Apprentice

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
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I will not lie. When I first picked this book up and flipped through it, I had my doubts. After the literary insult that was "The Power of Three" I was skeptical, and it was only my loyalty to the series that left me with sixteen less dollars in my pocket. I put of reading it for a few days, afraid that I was about to enter the plotless filler-infected mess that had become the third series. And even as I picked at the first few chapters, I was worried. Had my favorite feline series finally taken the leap?

But I read on.

Past the first few chapters, reminding us of our Warriors universe, introducing us to some new problems, and reminding us of the last six books, the story began to take shape. A new Main Character was introduced, and although I was unsure at first, I found I liked her spunky attitude and loyalty to her kin. As well as the new character, I was reunited with some old friends, some I had missed, others I hadn't. Lionblaze, who I had despised in the TPOT, caught me now as a sort of flat character, one who seemed to meld into the background. Jayfeather, my second favorite of the original three, surprised me with his maturity and insecurity, and I found his chapters to be thoroughly enticing.

After the first few chapters of dryness, I found with pleasure that the story really started to heat up. A somewhat original plot was introduced, and pleasantly it wasn't about beating around the bush to find the titled 'Fourth Apprentice'. Instead, it was getting right to the point and giving us what we wanted. To have a straightforward answer, here she is, here's what she can do, here's how she does it.

The heart of the book was mostly around the new character, Dovepaw, and her comrades going on a journey to end the drought that had plagued the lake since the beginning of the book. That was okay, nothing warriors hadn't done before. It kept my interest well enough, but I wasn't impressed. What really got my hear racing was the events back at the camp, with Jayfeather and his adventures. Big leaps and bounds were made in the plotline there, and I found myself thoroughly enraptured in it. With what the Erin's are suggesting for the rest of the books, I am delighted. It has the promise of seeing old friends, enemies, and tying up loose ends that were left from any number of the older books. (I don't doubt we'll be seeing a few familiar old faces such as Ashfur, Hollyleaf, Scourge, as well as any number of old ThunderClan heroes.)

In the transition from the giant prologue that was The Power of Three, I feel that the Erins have finished their hinting, poking, and Tigerstar throwing, and have set up loyal Warriors fans for a riveting new ride.

I have read all the other series and this book is by far the best reading. It made me feel as if I was right there sitting with them at the lake. Cats are truly amazing animals. My mom buys me all the books. This is a collection that i will forever keep.

When I started reading this book I had very low expectations. This was because the Power of Three books had ended on such a low and sad note (Hollyleaf dies). But, as I started reading I quickly realized how much this series needed Hollyleaf's death to kick off the series. This is the type of book where the reader starts loving it in the first chapter.
The Summary: Still grieving over the death of their sister Hollyleaf, Jayfeather and Lionblaze begin the search for the third cat in the Prophecy. Then two kits are born Ivykit/Ivypaw and Dovekit/Dovepaw. Then, Lionblaze realizes that Dovepaw, his apprentice, can see and hear things no other cat can see, including creatures that are creating a dam to stop the flow of water to the lake!!!!!! With the water amount dropping rapidly no cat is sure if it is a good choice to send cats to fix the problem. Also, tension between Ivypaw and Dovepaw rise. Will the sisters become enemies? Finally, the choice is made. They will send cats to see if the river is blocked. But will any of them return alive? As the other cats go on their quest to see if the river is blocked Jayfeather deals with problems near home.
You will find that you ask the questions that I mentioned, and you'll get them!! If you love books, if you hate books, if you're neutral you'll love this book.

havent read the book yet ... but WOW erin hunter can sure write some tales about those honorable cats . i have read all the books so fra great series definatly recomended

The book was exactly like the detailed description... hardback, new, no torn bookcover and the price was right along with the free shipping when I purchased enough books.

I love these cat stories and can't wait for each new one to be released. Wish they would come more often.

Okay, listen. I had totally fallen in love with series when I first heard about it. I read both the original series and The New Prophecy in one summer, and then every book after that.

Now I'm done.

Don't worry, Warrior fans. I'm not here to pick apart and butcher your favorite series. In reality, I thought The Fourth Apprentice was an a-okay book. I don't think that there is a such thing as a bad Warriors book. The reason I only gave the book 4 stars was because of the title (Since the book itself is called The Fourth Apprentice and Dovepaw is the fourth apprentice made in the clan, I pretty much knew from chapter 3 that she was one of the Three, and that pretty much sucked the surprise out of the story or me.). So no, I am not quiting on the series because I thought this book was bad.

My main issue is how incredibly LONG this series is becoming. First there was Warriors, then Warriors: The New Prophecy, Warriors: The Power of Three, Warriors Super Editions, manga versions, guide books, and now a whole new mini-series. It just doesn't stop! There are so many books, that I can no longer remember the specifics from early Warriors books, and trying to remember all the cats that were in each clan (plus remembering their names, their parents, siblings, mates, children, how they died, etc.) is making my head spin. I honestly can't remember all this stuff and, although the books are good, I'm done hurting my brain.

Does anyone else have the same issues? I don't know, maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm just overreacting.

Huh.

Anywho, this was a good book. Don't let me stop you Warrior fans from enjoying it. This is Kindle Obsession, signing off.

I had been anticipating this read for such a long time that as soon as it came out, I ordered it. When it arrived at the house, I nearly tripped over so many things rushing to read it. In "The Fourth Apprentice", Jayfeather and Lionblaze are trying to find the last cat that will have special powers like them. There is also a severe drought caused by the fact that there is no water flowing in from the stream and into the lake.
I finished this book so fast - almost too fast, if you ask me. I guess I'll just have to sit and wait until the next comes out.
Read it. You will not be disappointed!

[SPOILER ALERT]
OK, I loved the first and second series. the third seemed a bit old. but this one is basically just the other plots with different characters thrown in. i mean, dovepaw finds out she has special powers and goes on a quest to save the clan? what does THAT sound like? oh, and kill firestar already. this whole «nine lives» is such a duex es machina. he can get out of ANY, literally ANY, situation because of it. and even bluestar died eventually. its like the authors cant bear to kill him.
but DESPITE all this mess, this book isnt as bad as it sounds. it just didnt live up to my excpectations for it.

I really like this "Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Fourth Apprentice" by Erin Hunter
and finally I was able to find out who is the fourth apprentice, to fullfil the ancient prophecy. This book starts by a heartbreaking event: A drought has struck the cats' territory. All that remains of the formerly big lake is a small pool of water which is now constantly shared/fought over by the four cat clans. All the little animals that the cat eat are either dying or dead. It's difficult to even find the herbs for the medicine tents because everything is so dry and dying.

Lionblaze and Dovepaw are sent to go on a dangerous mission to save the clans.
Dovepaw has a vision of a beaver dam blocking the river. Lionblaze believes her and convinces Firestar to send a patrol to remove this dam.

Erin Hunter is actually many different writers, and not just one person. The author has written three sets of Warrior cat -books


I would recommend "Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Fourth Apprentice" to children/YA/adults who like cats, action and adventure. Other similar books besides the Warrior -series, that the readers might like, are the Seekers by Erin Hunter, and also the new Animellis Island -series.


This was a very intriguing book and once you pick it up you won't want to put it down because you want to know about the prophecy's cats and also what will the cats do to help themselves in this drastic situation.