Warriors: The New Prophecy #2: Moonrise

by Erin Hunter and Hunter

Book Overview

Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the second book in the New Prophecy series The second book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #2: Moonrise, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. Moons have passed since six cats set out on a journey to save their Clans. Now they are traveling home again, but on their way through the mountains, they meet a...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060744529
• ISBN13: 9780060744526
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Clans and Tribes

The Warriors cats are back! This time the 6 questing cats are returning home with a desperate message, but after hearing about a "shortcut" from "Midnight" they take a different returnign route then the way they came - which turns into a huge mess when they run into the Tribe of Rushing Water! The cats of the Tribe have a strange interest in Stormfur... But he has no idea why... And when the truth finally does come out - that's when things start heating up! Stormfur finds himself with obligations to two prophecies, and how can he take his responsibilities for both? Meanwhile Leafpaw can only wait and watch as her beloved forest is destroyed piece by piece, tree by tree... She also begins to examine the mystery of her friend Mothwing and her brother Hawkfrost's origins. The book is told from Leafpaw and Stormfur's point of view (and in one chapter, Feathertail's) for their respective side of the story. I found both sides equally interesting, and can't wait to see them intertwine in the next book, Dawn. I find the addition of the "tribes" to be very fansinating, and it makes the plot much deeper. I wonder if the tribe cats will be featured again in this series -I especially wonder about the tribe cat, Brook - it seems like she should be in it again. One of the main characters from Starclan was featured in this book again after his/her absence in Midnight, which I was glad to see. That part of it (the parts featuring Starclan) was very well done! The ending is very tragic, so be prepared, and the ending also leaves a big cliffhanger for readers to suspence over while they egearly await Dawn. Between Midnight and Moonrise (this one), I have to say I like Moonrise better. I found it more suspenceful, and the Tribe really held my interest. This book also had more action in it than did Midnight - with an intense final battle. Bottom line: another great addition to the Warriors series as a whole, and the best Warriors: The New Prophecy book so far.

Not Quite As Good As The First...

...But Erin Hunter once more has her readers in her grip. In this second addition to the New Prophecy series, action and excitment reach new hieghts, uncovering yet another generation of romances and frightening new possibilities. Armed with the wise words of Midnight, a badger, our six heros set off for their forest and their home. Predictably, this return journey is no walk in the park; the characters struggle with that famous inward conflict, love, and the more serious battle with a "tribe" of cats with a prophecy of their own. Back at the forest, Leafpaw watches as the threat of destruction climbs ever nearer. The Twolegs and their machines vanish both the trees and even some Thunderclan cats. Will our hearos arrive in time to save the forest? This story is rich with plot-twists, excitment, and yes, it won't disappoint you-- a firey battle. The tribe of cats is an interesting addition and takes the plot to new hieghts; and while not as good as the Midnight, Moonrise is sure to delight fans.

Review from a Warriors Fan

I just recently finnished this book and i thought it was great! I am really looking forward for the newest one 'DAWN' to come out. I recommend this book to all warriors fans and it is worth the money and time. I won't say too much about this book because i don't want to ruen anything for anyone but I will say this book touched my heart and i thought it was very good.

Moonrise

The new addition to the Warriors series is considerably shorter than the previous ones, but it is still very good. You get two cats' point of views- Sotrmfur, Graystripe's son and the hlaf-Clan RiverClan warrior, and Leafpaw, Firestar's daughter and apprentice medicine cat. The book starts right where Midnight ended- the questing cats are now heading back home, wondering as they go how they will break it to their clans that they must leave the forest that they have lived in for generations. They come upon a Tribe of wildcats in the mountains- cats with different anscestors and different lifestyles, yet Stormfur feels strangely at home with them. Meanwhile, back in the forest, Leafpaw watches, still the only cat that knows of Brambleclaw and Squirrelpaw's journey, as the clans begin to panic as the Twoleg monsters invade their territoyr, chasing prey away and ruining thier home. The clans are starving and beginning to battle with one another- and, worse yet, her own father, Firestar, seems to have not idea what to do. And in the midst of all this, she learns that it might be possible that her father's worst enemy, the villian Tigerstar, may still have his bloodline alive in the forest. Like most other readers of warriors, I am eagerly awaiting the next installment, called Dawn!