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Dark River follows the three apprentices born to Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw and the grandchildren of Firestar as they enter the next stage of their training with ThunderClan. Lionpaw's strength and stamina lead him into thrilling battles; Hollypaw meanders between her duty to the Code and her natural honesty; and Jaypaw begins to uncover his enigmatic medicine cat gifts and connection to StarClan. Each pup slowly comes to terms with hidden dangers: Lionpaw must conceal a dangerous discovery, Jaypaw learns a knowledge that could strengthen his Clan at a great cost, and Hollypaw holds a truth that could avert a looming war. As their journeys interlace, splintered loyalties and mysterious currents surge, challenging their resolve and threatening to wash away the long‑standing peace of the clans.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Erin Hunter
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