Warriors: Secrets of the Clans

This is a very good book in the sense that many unexplained plot twists and signifigant events are mentioned in detail. It's also nice to have some of the secondary characters talking, however, some don't seem to be in the same "tense". The Clan's culture and rules are explained, which is useful for begginners to the series. However, don't read this unless you have finished book four of the New Prophecy (book ten in total). There are some spoilers for people who have not, which takes some of the begginner's interest out. My biggest complaint is a lack of a living/dead list. It can get very confusing, and that kind of thing could have easily fit into the "Starclan" section. Still, this book is good for any Warriors fan, and anyone who might need a review of the basics as well.

I really enjoyed learning all the history that was never told in the other books. It was so different from the other books and is really worth buying.

Warriors fans, prepare to swoon in pleasure! Within the pages of WARRIORS FIELD GUIDE: Secrets of the Clans, you will find the answers to questions you have pondered (including some you haven't even thought of) about the past and present lives of the warrior cats, as well as information about cats outside the Clans. In the first section of the book, the author gives us the history of the Clans, beginning long ago when cats first crept into the forest and lived in small groups. Many cats died during this time because they fought viciously over prey and territories. But after one bloody battle, they saw not only the spirits of their dead, but also a terrifying view into the future. They knew they could not go on. The fighting had to come to an end, and they must unite. Four main cats --- named Shadow, River, Wind and Thunder --- stepped forward to lead the separate Clans...and the rest is Warriors history. Set off by The Warrior Code, the leader and others of each Clan discuss that group's character, hunting skills, area, significant events and personalities. Beautiful colored illustrations add visual spark to the words. StarClan has a haunting and wise voice here as well. Two fascinating fold-out maps are included --- one is of the Warriors' view of the area, the other is how the twolegs see it. Have you wondered about the details of the Warriors' ceremonies, including one in which a cat becomes a Clan leader? They're explained thoroughly in WARRIORS FIELD GUIDE. So are the actual fighting techniques that the Warriors must learn in order to defend their territories and protect their Clans from enemies such as foxes. Prophecies and omens, and who receives them, are discussed. Some are major prophecies, explained by the cats they are given to. We also are privy to the fascinating and colorful legends and myths of the Clans. There is much more here to enchant and satisfy Warriors fans: discussions of medicine cats and their roles; descriptions of loner cats, rogues and kittypets. Other animals, such as foxes, rats and twolegs, are also portrayed. Beautifully illustrated by artist Wayne McLoughlin, this is a reference book you will turn to again and again for insight into the lives of these fascinating warriors. --- Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon

This book was so great. Fortunately for me, I got it early because my local non-chain bookstore has certain books out earlier than the release date, sometimes by months. Anyway, this book had almost everything that you could possibly want inside. It has fighting techniques, past leaders and medicine cats, healing plants, and many different eye-witness stories ranging from Barley Speaks: Flight From BloodClan to Brightheart Speaks: The Death of Swiftpaw. Any Warriors reader will love this book. It has some nice illustrations too. But I never pictured the Lake ThunderClan camp like THAT. Ugh... I really wished that it would have some family trees so that fans could predict who could be potiental mates without accidentally having them be relatives. It also didn't have any big color pictures of the camps, which I thought whould HAVE to be a must. So, to make things short, get this book if you love warriors, since it will be worth it. Come to The Sight discussion board to talk with me and my fellow posters. We'll be waiting for you! Sincerely, ~Dapplewing~

This is such an in-depth and helpful warriors book. A must read for any fan! It shows the territories, has hunting techniques, and more! I couldn't put it down! I hope people enjoy it as much as I did. It is defintitely confusing if you haven't read the other Warrior's books. If you haven't you should. Any cat-lover or even non should read these awesomne books that are impossible to put down! ((Any Warrior's lovers join http://warriorcats.conforums.com )) ~Squirreltail~