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Rising Storm (Warriors #4)

by Erin Hunter

4.30 · rating details · 6,657 ratings · 337 reviews

Fireheart's traitorous enemy Tigerclaw has been vanquished and exiled from Thunder Clan -- but Fireheart can't shake the feeling that he's lurking in the forest, waiting for his chance to strike.
That's not the only problem facing the young warrior in these blazing summer months, as he struggles to handle sinister omens, an apprentice with a shocking secret, and a dev...more

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Published February 15th 2005 by Avon Books (first published January 1st 2004)

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Dec 29, 2008

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Jan 30, 2008

Emily rated it

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fireheart finds his nephew geting food from twolegs. one day he gets stolen from the forest. Fireheart is devistated until one day ravenpaw tells fireheart where he is. fireheart will do anything to save his beloved nephew.

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Jan 01, 2009

Owen added it

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This book is very interesting. Fireheart has become deputy of Thunderclan after driveing out the fourmer deputy Tigerclaw. Bluestripe becomes very sick (meantly) and starts not honoring Starclan. Fireheart also finds that Cloudpaw is going to Twoleg nests to get food. One day when he is doing that the Twolegs capture him and take him away. Fireheart has to worry about many things like Greystripe and Silverstrim. Also Tigerclaw is out in the forest wateing for the chance to hurt Fireheart som...more

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Feb 15, 2009

Ashley *Frostpool* Hidame added it

Fireheart has finally convinced Bluestar that Tigerclaw is a triator. She exiles him from the Clan and appoints Fireheart the new deputy. Ever since she drove Tigerclaw out, though, she has been mentally sick and won't recover. Fireheart's nephew, Cloudpaw, is taken away by twolegs because of their tempting kittypet food. Fireheart meets up with Ravenpaw and tries to rescue Cloudpaw. He would do anything to get his nephew back. Yet, Fireheart knows that Tigerclaw is lurking in the forest, just w...more

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Dec 12, 2011

Hana T rated it

I think this book is really exciting because I like this series (Warrior series) because it is about cats (and I love cats!). This book is mainly about a hot summer and everything is getting dry and is starting to become a fire hazard. These books have a perspective of a cat named Fireheart who lives in ThunderClan. I would recommend this book to others because I truly love this series and to read again and again! (FYI: This is my second time reading this series that should tell you how good it ...more

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Jan 27, 2012

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Warrior Rising Storm
By: Erin Hunter
Warriors Rising Storm tells a story about cats that live in four different clans and live in the forest. The gene is unrealistic in the whole series. This book is book four in the Warriors series. There are five books in this series. The Warriors series is only one of the different series of books that the author, Erin Hunter, has written. Erin Hunter is just a pen name for a group of writers. I would recommend this series to those who like cats mi...moreWarrior Rising Storm
By: Erin Hunter
Warriors Rising Storm tells a story about cats that live in four different clans and live in the forest. The gene is unrealistic in the whole series. This book is book four in the Warriors series. There are five books in this series. The Warriors series is only one of the different series of books that the author, Erin Hunter, has written. Erin Hunter is just a pen name for a group of writers. I would recommend this series to those who like cats mixed into unrealistic. I believe that to understand this book you would have to read the first three books.
The main characters are two cats. Their names are Fireheart and Cloudpaw. Fireheart was a kittypet at the start of the series. Fireheart was accepted into the Thunderclan and became an apprentice. Fireheart is now a warrior in the series. Cloudpaw was given to the Thunderclan by Fireheart’s sister, Princess. Cloudpaw was given to the Thunderclan when he was a kit. When you read the first three books you would understand why Fireheart does not tell Cloudpaw where he is from. As I said before Cloudpaw is Fireheart’s nephew. Cloudpaw is VERY curious during his apprentice and kit life. The setting takes place in the forest. The forest is divided into four areas for the four different clans. The four different clans are the Thunderclan, Shadowclan, Riverclan, and Windclan. The antagonist is Tigerclaw and the Shadowclan.
In my opinion the book was a 4/5. The reason why I gave this book a 4/5 because, it grabbed my attention every minute I was reading the book. Another reason why is that I skipped the third book so, I was mostly lost in the book. But in the first chapter it told that Tigerclaw was banished from to clan. I got very lost in the book and in the series during the time. I believe that the setting can kind of tie in with reality by the reason they are fight against each clan is because, they want more land/ hunting area or in reality the humans want more states or land to control. The theme teaches us that even though somebody comes from a different place they are still the same as anyone of us.
Fireheart’s best friend Graystripe has to leave the Thunderclan in order to raise his kits. He has to go into the Riverclan so the kits can be raised in their mother clan. You can find out this in the end of the third book of the series. The book can be very sad in parts of the story because the Thunderclan’s leader has to go through the tough depressing time because, she did not believe that Tigerclaw was the type of cat that just really cared about power and control.
The strengths of the book that applied to me and I hope that will apply to you too is that the series/ books kept me in the wanting to read and kept me REALLY interested. The weakness of the book was that I skipped the third book in the series so I was very confused. I hope you enjoy the series and books of Warriors. The books in the series (first to last) are Warriors Into The Wild, Warriors Fire and Ice, and Warriors Forest Secrets.
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Mar 26, 2011

Robyn rated it

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In this book the author(s) try to really take the drama up a notch, but they are in over their heads. There are too many plot lines going on at once, meaning that certain aspects of the story get left by the wayside until you've forgotten about them. Lots of things go unresolved in this book, which I can forgive as this is part of a series, and those things will hopefully be worked out later, but I hope that the coming stories will be handled with a little more care than some of the resolutions ...more

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May 28, 2009

David Sof 2014 rated it

Shelves: 7th-grade-ir-books-stacy

in this series, warriors by Erin hunter is mainly about a kitty pet joining a clan. Previously on the third book Tiger claw, Thunder clan's deputy almost killed Blue star, their leader in order to gain more power and the gift of nine lives. Fortunately Fire Heart, the kittypet saved Blue star and kicked Tiger Claw out of the clan into the wild. Blue star was furious. In the fourth book Rising Storm Blue star was still mad and upset about trusting Tiger Claw and that he will betray his own clan ...more

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Aug 14, 2011

Luke Baldock rated it

At this point in a franchise I expect the books to get repetitive and boring. Whilst certainly some can claim that the surroundings are repetitive, I found it relieving to see characters returning to the same places. It meant that I too was familiar with these places and less time had to be spent on the descriptions. Rising Storm shows us the life of Thunderclan after Tigerclaw has been outed as a traitor. The clan is distraught, none more so than their leader Bluestar. She is a hollow shell of ...more

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May 25, 2011

Lisa rated it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Honestly I'm very surprised with how much I love this series. I originally started reading the Warrior books because my little sister is really into them and she wanted me to read them very badly. I'm so glad that I listened to her. If you are reading this review then you have more then likely read the first three books in the series, so I won't go into detail about what the clans are and all that. I don't want to give too many spoilers away about the first three books, but it's impossible to do...more

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Dec 04, 2009

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Dec 30, 2008

Gus rated it

Recommends it for: anyone my age who likes cats

Recommended to Gus by: a friend at school

Yes, yes, I know, another five-stars on a Warriors book. Well, this one deserves it. It picks up immediately at the end of book three (Forest of Secrets), and goes through the toughest time when ThunderClan is in fear. Once again, the end leaves you shocked and reaching for the next one. Don't they all?

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Oct 12, 2011

Jacob rated it

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the tone seems to be worry and sorrow. the mood is really grim for example: "An agonized groan echoed across the moon bleached forest clearing." (pg 1). The leader of the clan is very sick so the whole clan is worried. The odds of his survival are bleak: "He had been a medicine cat for many long moons, and yet he could only watch helplessly as the leader of hes clan was overpowered by the sickness that had alr...more10/03/11 warriors: rising storm page 1-2

the tone seems to be worry and sorrow. the mood is really grim for example: "An agonized groan echoed across the moon bleached forest clearing." (pg 1). The leader of the clan is very sick so the whole clan is worried. The odds of his survival are bleak: "He had been a medicine cat for many long moons, and yet he could only watch helplessly as the leader of hes clan was overpowered by the sickness that had already claimed so many lives." (pg 1)

10/07/11 warriors: rising storm page 263

the series up to where i am includes a few battles but the summary would be that a housecat named rusty was offered the chance of a lifetime, to train as a warrior apprentice in thunderclan. he then accepts and after a quick scuffle for his honor is accepted into the clan and renamed firepaw. he soon finds out that one of the most respected warriors from the clan, named tigerclaw, is on a power hungry rampage through the ranks. with firepaw knowing the truth of "old poison paws" (pg 168) the fearsome warrior is out to get him, and with the forest swirling with secrets everything soon flies out of control. soon enough firepaw is advanced to warrior and renamed fireheart, and tigerclaw creeps evercloser to his ultimate goal of leadership by becoming deputy of thunderclan. soon enough he attacks the leader but fireheart is there to help and tigerclaw is defeated, he claimed "i would have made thunderclan great." (pg 286 (forest of secrets)) he is then exiled into the surrounding forest. fireheart is then named deputy and since then tigerclaw has been simply attacking thunderclan cats 1 by 1.

10/10/11 warriors: rising storm pg finished
My guess at what will happen next would be since tigerclaw has sworn “I will kill you and all your warriors, one by one.” (pg 185) As well as taken up leadership in shadowclan, it’s a fairly simple assumption that tigerclaw and his clan will attack thunderclan. Also since the fire swept through thunderclan territory and they seeked refuge in riverclan it would be unlikely that riverclan would let that deed go without a reward. They will likely be looking to add on to their territory as thunderclan feared. At first they are releived that they have nothing to give. Then they realize “ we have sunning rocks” (pg 266)
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Apr 09, 2011

Micheline rated it

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Mar 22, 2008

Alison rated it

This book was pretty good. There was plenty of drama and action and it keeps you turning the pages. There were suprise twists and things like that... it was good. If you like cats or fantasy, you HAVE to read it!

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Dec 22, 2010

Hayden rated it

Recommends it for: Everyone!!!!!!

Shelves: my-warriors-books, books-i-own, read-in-2010

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Aug 30, 2009

Nick Lanich rated it

i would rate this book a 3 but the end made up for it. I thought this book was somewhat boring but more relationships are being made like is fireheart in love with his arch-enemy is windclan driven out and i realized something in this book fireheart really has a thing for medicine cats if you read the whole series you would know all the connections.For example ill tell you all the connections he loved two medicine cats he had an apprentice who got injured for life so she had to become a medicine...more

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Apr 06, 2011

Melissa Corn rated it

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Intense, that is what I saw in this book. It seemed that around every corner a cliff-hanger was waiting. How about when Fireheart was rescuing Cloudpaw along with Sandstorm and Ravenpaw and a Windclan patrol attacked them. Or maybe when Tigerclaw and his rogues attacked Fireheart in the forest shadows. The biggest cliff-hange was at the end when Tigerclaw appears as leader of Shadowclan at the gathering. Although, this book doess posses a good deal of emotion especially the scene in the fire whe...more

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Mar 26, 2009

At (Austin)SOF2014 rated it

Shelves: 7th-grade-ir-books-stacy

Rising Storm is the 4th book in the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. In this book, Tigerclaw has just been exiled from the ThunderClan. Fireheart can't help but shake the feeling that he isnt too far away. Everyone is still feeling a little bit off. Fireheart is happy though that he has become the new deputy. Will Tigerclaw take his revenge?

My connection to this book is to Fireheart. I always feel like i am being watched. I know it sounds stupid but its true. It is a scary feeling.
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Sep 23, 2007

JJ rated it

Recommends it for: 9-12 year olds who like cats, or fantasy

Shelves: cat_books, fantasy

I went to many libraries to find these books!

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Jun 20, 2011

Spencer Tibbs rated it

Shelves: reading-2010-2011

In this book, the title "Rising Strom" has two meanings. There of course is the crazy storm that is to be coming and it should behold plenty of rain, but there is also the storm of chaos that will happen with tigerclaw now banned from the Thunderclan (the clan Fireheart is in) and he can just feel what is about to come between the territories. Eric Hunter aptly illustrates the different emotions behind each character as he characterizes each cat beautifully, and the story's plot only d...more

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Feb 10, 2011

Brittanycake rated it

Shelves: animal, books-i-own, original-warriors, reviewed

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Dec 27, 2010

Wildheart rated it

Recommends it for: Everyone!

This book was very creepy, when Fireheart was walking in the forest you felt like someone was right behind you! The characters learned a lot about Tigerclaw and his plan in this book. It's really important to read this book. It helps you understand the series better then anything. It may be slow at parts but you have to keep reading. Graystripe chooses what side he's truely loyal too, and you will love it. His decisions is for the better of all the forest cats, until a Dangerous Path. REA READ R...more

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May 18, 2011

Amy Palmer rated it

Recommends it for: Cat lovers, fantasy readers, children

Recommended to Amy by: Angie

Shelves: pets-animals, fantasy, warriors

"Rising Storm" is the fourth book in the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. The Warriors books are about a clan of cats who live in the forest. In this installment, Fireheart is now the deputy of ThunderClan and is still dealing with issues from some of his clanmates resulting from the fact that he was once a kittypet-not clanborn.

ThunderClan still faces danger from its former deputy, Tigerclaw. On top of that, Bluestar, the clan leader is not herself after Tigerclaw's betraya...more

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Aug 09, 2009

Betty rated it

Shelves: 10th-grade

After many journeys, Fireheart of the ThunderClan has been chosen to be the deputy of ThunderClan. As for the previous deputy turned out to be a traitor and had been banned from the ThunderClan. However, even though Fireheart had been branded the new leader he still have concerns about TigerClaw(the previous deputy) still have evil plans in mind. Fireheart promised himself that he will protect the clans from all evil doers. I also believe that Tigerclaw will be back for revenge and get the power...more

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Jan 04, 2012

Kelly rated it

Book 4 is the next in the series and keeps everything going. It's kind of slow to build, but a lot happens near the end, and it's worth it. The tension regarding Tigerclaw grows, but doesn't get resolved yet. Cloudpaw goes missing and has to be rescued with the help of a non-ThunderClan cat, hopefully to have learned his lesson about taking things for granted. And there's a devastating natural disaster near the end of the book that will guarantee you'll want to read the next one.

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Sep 06, 2011

Firestar rated it

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Nov 29, 2009

Kiernan rated it

TO WHICH READERS IT MAY CONCERN:

I am now finished with this marvelous book "Warriors: Rising Storm." It is quite fantastic and I encourage any one who is reading this message to pick it up and open it before their eyes. I warn you though, don't even think about doing so without having first read the 3 books before it. I also think you should know that it is a lot different than the others and can hold you in a tight anticipating grip...more

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Sep 17, 2011

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Aug 10, 2011

Eva rated it

Fireheart's new life as deputy isn't as great as it could be. After Tigerclaw, the former ThunderClan deputy, has been exiled from the forrest, Bluestar, the ThunderClan leader, was too sad to do her work. Fireheart has chosen the mentors for Fernpaw and Ashpaw, Bluestar was supposed to. Fireheart's naming ceremony was the dawn after Tigerclaw was exiled. The warrior code says new deputies must be chosen before moon-high.

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Erin Hunter is the pseudonym of four people: Victoria Holmes, Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry and Tui Sutherland. Together, they write the Warriors series as well as the Seekers series.

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