The Lost Warrior (comics) facts for kids
First edition cover, featuring Graystripe and Millie squaring off against Duke and his gang.
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| Author | Erin Hunter |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Warriors series |
| Genre | Children's, Fantasy |
| Publisher | HarperCollins and Tokyopop |
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24 April 2007 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 112 |
| Followed by | Warrior's Refuge |
The Lost Warrior is the first book in a special comic series called original English-language manga. It's based on the super popular Warriors books by Erin Hunter. This book came out on April 24, 2007. It tells the story of Graystripe, a brave warrior cat. He tries to escape from the "Twolegs" (that's what the cats call humans) who have taken him in. The drawings for the book were done by James L. Barry.
Graystripe's Big Adventure
The Lost Warrior begins with Graystripe telling his own story. He is a warrior cat who got separated from his group, ThunderClan. This happened after humans captured him while they were cutting down trees in his home forest.
A human family takes Graystripe in as a "kittypet" (a house cat). He likes the humans and their young ones a little bit. But he really misses his Clan and his warrior friends. He tries to run away but gets lost in the "Twolegplace" (the human town).
Graystripe gets into a fight with another house cat named Duke. He has to run away from the fight. Then, a female house cat named Millie helps him find his way back to the house. She tells him not to feel bad about losing to Duke.
The two cats become friends. Millie finds a small forest right in the middle of the human town. She shows it to Graystripe. She asks him to teach her how to hunt and fight like a wild cat.
Graystripe has a dream where he sees his old mate, Silverstream, and his daughter, Feathertail. After another fight with Duke and his friends, Graystripe finally decides to try and go back to ThunderClan.
In another dream, Silverstream tells Graystripe that his real place is with ThunderClan. She also says he already has someone to travel with. Graystripe then asks Millie to come with him to ThunderClan. He is surprised when she says no. So, he leaves for ThunderClan all by himself.
Graystripe gets lost in the human town for many days. He becomes very tired and weak. Millie changes her mind and goes to find him. She finds him sick and weak. He even calls her by Silverstream's name. Millie helps him get better and asks him about Silverstream. Then, they both set off to find ThunderClan. They don't know that ThunderClan and the other cat Clans are no longer living in the old forest.
Meet the Characters
- Graystripe – He is the main character and a brave warrior from ThunderClan. Humans captured him and took him in as a pet. He feels lost and sad without his wild life. But Millie helps him, and he teaches her warrior skills. At the end of the book, he and Millie start a long journey to find his Clan.
- Millie – She used to be a house cat. She meets Graystripe in the human town. She helps him a lot, both physically and emotionally. She decides to go with him on his search for the Clans. Millie is very strong and brave. She can even talk to dogs, which helps them later on!
- Duke and his friends – These are three strong house cats who are very protective of their area. They fight Graystripe when he first arrives. But by the end of the book, Graystripe and Millie, who is now trained, are strong enough to fight them off. Duke calls Graystripe "savage" as he leaves, but Graystripe remembers what it means to be a true warrior.
What People Thought of the Book
The Lost Warrior received good reviews. Publishers Weekly said that "Many little girls (and maybe some older ones too) will really love this cat fantasy." School Library Journal liked how the "manga-inspired" artwork and story panels worked well together. They felt the book showed Graystripe's thoughts and feelings very well. However, they also thought the book was a bit short and didn't have much action. Leroy Douresseaux praised both the writing and the art. He said the writer, Dan Jolley, quickly brought readers into the Warriors world. He also said the artist, James Barry, drew in a style similar to animated movies.
