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The mountain cats leave their old home in pursuit of richer territory, believing the hunt will bring peace. Yet even as food becomes plentiful, tensions rise and the once united group fractures.
Caught in the middle is Thunder, a young cat who lost his father, Clear Sky, and has grown under the care of Gray Wing. After a devastating fire rips through the forest, Thunder’s innate skills are challenged, earning him Clear Sky’s respect—and a choice that forces him to decide whether to stand with his father or with the pack that raised him.
Thunder’s journey tests the bonds of family, loyalty, and survival, as he navigates the delicate balance between legacy and love.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Erin Hunter
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