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Erin Hunter

Into the Wild

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2003

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Into the Wild by Erin Hunter, a house cat named Rusty leaves his domestic life to join ThunderClan, a group of feral cats. Renamed Firepaw, he faces discrimination but earns his place as a warrior. Throughout his journey, Firepaw navigates complex Clan politics, uncovers treachery within his own Clan, and helps lead ThunderClan against external threats, ultimately gaining full warrior status and a new name, Fireheart. The book includes scenes of animal violence and death.

Reviews & Readership

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Into the Wild by Erin Hunter captivates readers with its adventurous plot and well-developed feline characters. The vivid descriptions of the wild and the deep depiction of clan life are praised. However, some find the story predictable and feel the narrative pace could be faster. Overall, it's a compelling read for both young and adult audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Into the Wild?

Readers who enjoy animal fantasy and adventure with deep character development will be captivated by Erin Hunter's Into the Wild. Comparable to Brian Jacques' Redwall Series and Kathryn Lasky's Guardians of Ga'Hoole, this book is perfect for those seeking epic tales in animal societies.

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Forest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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