Into the Wild
by Erin Hunter · Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, Book 1 series · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
Rusty is a curious house cat who wonders what life is like beyond his garden. When he enters the forest, he meets wild cats from ThunderClan and gets a chance to train as a warrior.
Key vocabulary
A Clan is a group of cats who live together, help each other, and follow the same rules.
A warrior is a trained Clan cat who protects the group and helps find food.
An apprentice is a young cat who is learning important skills from an older cat.
Territory is the land that a group lives in and takes care of.
A patrol is a small group that walks around to check if everyone is safe.
A medicine cat helps sick or hurt cats using herbs and care.
A kit is a baby cat, like a kitten.
An elder is an older cat who is respected for their wisdom and stories.