An alright, but still worthwhile read where the Clan cats find their home and a place to communicate with StarClan.

This is an amazing book. Like all the others,Erin puts a suprise in this book...

My fifth grade son loves this series. He read the first book in the series at the library. The others seem to always be checked out so I went ahead and bought him the rest in the series. He loves them!

Pre-teen and early teen girls love the series. It has my 10 year olds attention. She is reading like never before.

We enjoy this whole series very much each time they come out and look with expectancy for the next one.....

I've really enjoyed reading the book, but the frequent spelling/word errors are starting to distract from my experience. At one point, Hawkfrost says he's Thunderclan instead of Riverclan... ugh... and various other grammar mistakes. Plus, the characterizations are beginning to run together. Oh.. and don't even get me started on things being mentioned that are completely ignored as though they are never said for books and books. At first, I put it off as: It's a book for kids... but good grief, dragging them out as far as they have and having characters acting inappropriate from what they've been told as though it never happened,... characters who have in the past been known to pay attention and dwell on such things...ugh. I'm going to finish this set of books, then that's it.

As any fan of the Warriors series would agree, Starlight is action packed, mysterious, and heartfelt. Let's start with the list, shall we?

First The Good : Battles and Co.
Don't worry, my dear young kitty: Starlight isn't lacking in battles. Personally, I find the battles some of the best parts of this delightful series. The writing in these sequences is divinely scripted and very well used, without too many graphic words or rather gruesome mental images. Cherith Baldry and Kate Cary, the two wonder authors who (combined) are Erin Hunter, always give us wonders in the battles. From battles with kittypets to battles with rampaging badgers, this book has no shortage or fights!

Item Numero Dos : The Mysterious Element
The Clans are settling into their new home, all the while learning about what terrors there could be in the strange territories. What dangers hide behind every tree? Are the Twolegs are formidable threat...or not? Who will Tallstar appoint leader!? All of these mysterious subplots add to the story and give a certain 'what's-coming-next?' feel to Starlight, which was needed after the rather depressing plotline of Dawn. Of course, things always work out for the best, but not always in the way you expect!

Another Good Aspect : The Character Developement
Characters continue to grow in this volume of our beloved series. The two young daughters of Firestar each find (!SPOILERS!) affection, whilst Brambleclaw becomes tempted by Tigerstar, which ultimately tests his character (unfortunately, it is later known that he fails that test...man, he would be eaten ALIVE in a school!) Firestar tries to keep everything together as dangers and other surprises arise from the darkness to potientially harm his Clan. Other characters continue to be made stronger and are tested, such as little Birchkit as he begins to inch towards apprenticeship.

Now The Bad : Annoyances
This is pretty much the only thing wrong with Starlight. Why can't Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight get along? Why does Ashfur suddenly become a main character? Why are there so many dang badgers!? (Seriously, you'd think the Twolegs would do somethin' about that my NOW) These questions aren't answered, unfortunately, and some character's can be very annoying at times, *cough, cough* Brambleclaw vs. Squirrelflight *cough cough*. Of course, that's just another sign that the writing in these books is top notch!



All in all, Starlight is a very good book. Not the best Warriors book, but a good one and a whole lot less sad than Dawn. Read this book and you won't be disappointed. Starlight deserves an 'A' grade and 4 and 1/2 stars.




Sincerely,



~Dapplewing~

As any fan of the Warriors series would agree, Starlight is action packed, mysterious, and heartfelt. Let's start with the list, shall we?

First The Good : Battles and Co.
Don't worry, my dear young kitty: Starlight isn't lacking in battles. Personally, I find the battles some of the best parts of this delightful series. The writing in these sequences is divinely scripted and very well used, without too many graphic words or rather gruesome mental images. Cherith Baldry and Kate Cary, the two wonder authors who (combined) are Erin Hunter, always give us wonders in the battles. From battles with kittypets to battles with rampaging badgers, this book has no shortage or fights!

Item Numero Dos : The Mysterious Element
The Clans are settling into their new home, all the while learning about what terrors there could be in the strange territories. What dangers hide behind every tree? Are the Twolegs are formidable threat...or not? Who will Tallstar appoint leader!? All of these mysterious subplots add to the story and give a certain 'what's-coming-next?' feel to Starlight, which was needed after the rather depressing plotline of Dawn. Of course, things always work out for the best, but not always in the way you expect!

Another Good Aspect : The Character Developement
Characters continue to grow in this volume of our beloved series. The two young daughters of Firestar each find (!SPOILERS!) affection, whilst Brambleclaw becomes tempted by Tigerstar, which ultimately tests his character (unfortunately, it is later known that he fails that test...man, he would be eaten ALIVE in a school!) Firestar tries to keep everything together as dangers and other surprises arise from the darkness to potientially harm his Clan. Other characters continue to be made stronger and are tested, such as little Birchkit as he begins to inch towards apprenticeship.

Now The Bad : Annoyances
This is pretty much the only thing wrong with Starlight. Why can't Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight get along? Why does Ashfur suddenly become a main character? Why are there so many dang badgers!? (Seriously, you'd think the Twolegs would do somethin' about that my NOW) These questions aren't answered, unfortunately, and some character's can be very annoying at times, *cough, cough* Brambleclaw vs. Squirrelflight *cough cough*. Of course, that's just another sign that the writing in these books is top notch!



All in all, Starlight is a very good book. Not the best Warriors book, but a good one and a whole lot less sad than Dawn. Read this book and you won't be disappointed. Starlight deserves an 'A' grade and 4 and 1/2 stars.




Sincerely,



~Dapplewing~

On a scale of 1-5 I would give this book a 3 because, although it was a very good book, it lacked some of the action found in other books of the series. Although it was much better than the first book, it wasn't the best that I have read so far in this series.

This book is about a group of cats that live in the forest in clans but have been forced to leave their home by humans who were building a road (the cats call roads "thunderpaths") through their territory. In this book the author tells about how the cats are struggling to set up new boundaries and settle into their new home as well as trying to forget the new friendships the cats have made with other clans on the long journey to their new home (the clan cats don't usually make friends with other clans).

I think you should definitely read this book because, although it lacks a lot of action, it is an interesting read and helps the other books in the series make more sense if you are planning to read them.

These books have been incredible for my 9 year old. This is the second series that he's read in the Warriors group by Erin Hunter. He uses the language that the cats in the book use, and he often comes to tell me about some exciting twist that has happened, or a new character that he's falling in love with. These have been great for his reading speed, he's reading much faster and with greater recall since starting these books a few months ago. I highly recommend them.

To truly enjoy this book, you should read the WHOLE series including the volumes of the first series. (See other books by Erin Hunter)
If you enjoy books written from the perspective of the animal, there is no doubt you will enjoy this book and all the books that came before and the books that are coming. I know these books are written for the young reader but adults can enjoy reading them, also. After I read them I give them to my grandchildren.

As of today, I have not received this book. According to the tracking number, 3 weeks ago, it was in a small post office in Maryland. I was told by a local post office, that the post office in Maryland does not ship until several items were being mailed to our post office in Culpeper, VA. Needless to say, our grandson has been very disappointed and well as me. This makes me not want to order any more items.

I loved this book because i love to read books that keep you on the edge of your seat. I have always liked books about animals, that is why this is the perfect book for me, i have cats of my own and i absoulutly adore them all, These books give me an idea of what domesticated cats go through.
The Clans finally got settled in their new home but do not know the whole territory. This could lead to new dangers that are uknown.
Thunderclan has had some dangerous run ins with badgers and foxs and even twolegs(humans). They lost some cats but they become stroger every day. now with their new deputy, .......... They become even stronger and can defend their territory.

The clans have finally arrived to the new territory and are searching the area for a place for each clan to live. The cats are becoming impatient and are feeling somewhat hostile towards each other! The clan leaders are trying hard to calm their own clan yet are being accused of running others. Medicine cats are searching for a new moonstone and are getting scared because the meeting with StarClan is coming soon. Yet there is no place to share tongues with their warrior ancestors. Great book highly recommended!!