The Lost Warrior (Warriors)

Infobox Book |
name = The Lost Warrior


image_caption = First edition cover
author = Erin Hunter
country = United States
language = English
series = Warriors series
genre = Children's, Fantasy
publisher = HarperCollins and Tokyopop
release_date = April 24, 2007
media_type = Print (Hardback & Paperback)
pages =
isbn =
preceded_by =
followed_by = Warrior's Refuge

"The Lost Warrior" is the first in a original English-language manga trilogy based on the best-selling book series "Warriors" by Erin Hunter. The manga was published by the distributor Tokyopop, and was released on April 24, 2007. It follows Graystripe's adventures trying to escape from the Twolegs, who have taken him in as their kittypet.cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Warriors-Lost-Warrior-Erin-Hunter/dp/0061240206|title=The Lost Warrior (Warriors)|work=Amazon.com|accessdate=2008-01-19]

Plot summary

The Lost Warrior opens with narration from Graystripe, a warrior who was separated from his clan, ThunderClan, due to efforts from stupid humans. He somewhat likes the Twolegs and their kits but he cannot stand to be away from his Clan and his fellow warriors. He makes an attempt to flee but gets lost in Twolegplace and battles with a tough kittypet named Duke. After being forced to flee the fight Graystripe is led back to the nest he has been staying in by a female kittypet named Millie, who assures him that losing to Duke is nothing to be ashamed of. The two cats begin to talk and Millie asks Graystripe to teach her how to hunt and fight. After a dream in which he is visited by his deceased mate, Silverstream, and his daughter Feathertail, and another fight with Duke and his allies, Graystripe finally makes the decision to try to return to ThunderClan. In another dream about Silverstream, after Graystripe tells Silverstream that he wishes he could be with her, Silverstream reminds him that his place is with ThunderClan. She also tells him that he already has a traveling companion. Later, Graystripe asks Millie to come with him to ThunderClan, and is taken aback at her refusal. He then leaves for ThunderClan. Graystripe ends up getting lost in Twolegplace for days before collapsing from exhaustion. Millie had changed her mind and went out to catch up to Graystripe. Upon meeting him, she discovers him feverish and weak; he even calls her by Silverstream's name. Millie nurses him back to health and the two set off to find the new home of ThunderClan and the other clans.

The Lost Warrior was written by Erin Hunter and illustrated by James L. Barry [http://www.JLBarry.com Artist's Portfolio] .

Characters in "The Lost Warrior"

* Graystripe - The main character, he is angry at himself for "getting soft" (from not hunting and fighting) while in Twolegplace.
* Millie- Millie is a former kittypet (house cat). She meets Graystripe in Twolegplace and helps him in many ways physically and emotionally. She chooses to come with him on his quest.
*Duke and his friends A pack of strong and territorial kittypets. They defeated Graystripe once but are later defeated by Graystripe.

Critical Reaction

"The Lost Warrior" was praised by Publishers Weekly, which called it "irresistible". Both KLIATT and School Library Journal praised how well the comic worked.cite web|url=http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780061240201&tabname=custreview|title=Warriors: The Lost Warrior|work=Barnes & Noble.com|accessdate=2008-01-19]

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