by Jean Little
First published 2010
Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw carry the weight of an ancient prophecy that speaks of sharp eyes, roaring strength, and gentle wings bringing peace. The three ThunderClan cats possess the power of the stars, but they struggle to understand what this means for their forest home. Jayfeather works alone as his Clan's medicine cat, while Lionblaze guides his apprentice through warrior training. Dovepaw develops her special abilities, hoping to protect ThunderClan from the dark forces that still threaten their territory. A strange visitor appears in dreams, offering whispered promises of greatness to one of the cats. These mysterious encounters will reshape ThunderClan's destiny in unexpected ways. The three prophesied cats must decode the ancient words before the shadows beyond the forest strike again.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: ThunderClan, Forest
Period: Ancient
352 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins