Warrior's Return facts for kids
First edition cover, showing Graystripe and Millie.
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| Author | Erin Hunter |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Warriors |
| Genre | Children's, Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins and Tokyopop |
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Publication date
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22 April 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 112 |
| Preceded by | Warrior's Refuge |
Warrior's Return is an exciting original English-language manga book. It was written by Erin Hunter and is part of the popular Warriors series. This book is the third and last one in a special story about Graystripe. He is a brave, fictional wild cat trying to find his home, his Clan. The book was released on April 22, 2008, and the amazing drawings were done by James Barry.
Contents
Graystripe's Adventure: The Story
Where the Story Happens
The cats in the Warriors series live in the wild. They are divided into four main groups called Clans. These are ThunderClan, WindClan, RiverClan, and ShadowClan. The cats believe in StarClan, which are their ancestors. StarClan cats sometimes send them important advice and predictions. Humans, who the cats call Twolegs, can be a danger to them.
Graystripe is a main character from ThunderClan. He was captured by Twolegs during the events of another book called Dawn. This manga series follows his long journey to find his way back to his Clan. He travels with a loyal friend named Millie. She used to be a "kittypet," which is what the wild cats call a house cat.
What Happens in the Book
Warrior's Return starts right after the last book ended. Graystripe and Millie have just found their old ThunderClan camp, but it's ruined. They decide to leave it behind and keep searching. Soon, they meet Ravenpaw and Barley, two cats who live alone. Ravenpaw used to be a Clan cat, and he and Barley live in a barn.
Ravenpaw and Barley help Graystripe and Millie. They give them directions to where the Clans might have gone. The Clans were planning to travel to a place called the sun-drown-place, which is the Atlantic Ocean. After helping, Ravenpaw and Barley go back to their barn.
Challenges on the Journey
As Graystripe and Millie travel, they have a big disagreement. They argue about how much help they should accept from Twolegs. At a gas station, something scary happens: Graystripe gets hit by a car! Millie takes care of him, and another lonely cat named Diesel, who lives near the gas station, also helps.
While Graystripe is getting better, he tries to tell Millie he's sorry. But Diesel keeps getting in the way. Millie then tells Graystripe that the fastest way to reach the ocean and find the Clans is by riding in a truck. This makes Graystripe face a tough choice. He can use Twolegs' help, which goes against the warrior code, or take much longer to find his Clan.
Finding Home and New Beginnings
In the end, Graystripe and Millie decide to use the truck. They know it's the quickest way to get back to their friends. The book finishes with a happy moment. Graystripe and Millie finally find the Clans! They arrive during a special meeting called a Gathering. Graystripe apologizes to Millie and asks her to be his new mate.
Firestar, the leader of ThunderClan and Graystripe's best friend, welcomes Graystripe back. Graystripe then proudly introduces Millie to everyone. It's a joyful reunion after a long and difficult journey.
Meet the Characters
- Graystripe: A strong gray tom cat. He was separated from his Clan and is trying to find his way home.
- Millie: A former house cat or "kittypet." She became Graystripe's friend and joined him on his long journey.
- Ravenpaw: A cat who used to be part of a Clan. He became a loner because Tigerstar (who was then called Tigerclaw) threatened him. Ravenpaw lives in a barn with Barley.
- Barley: A loner cat who lives in the barn with Ravenpaw. He is a good friend.
- Diesel: A friendly cat who lives near a gas station and truck stop. He helps Graystripe.
- Firestar: The leader of ThunderClan, which is Graystripe's Clan. He is also Graystripe's best friend and appears at the end of the story.
