Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice is the second book in the Original Arc.

Blurb:

 Fireheart is a ThunderClan warrior cat now, but danger still lurks in the forest - and possibly closer than he thinks. With the chill of winter setting in, the cats of rival RiverClan are growing restless, while WindClan turns weak and faces threats from all sides.

As tensions build up to an explosive climax, Fireheart faces not only imminent battle, but betrayal from within his own Clan. 

           "Fire alone can save our Clan..." 

Dedication:   

For my son, Joshua, whose smiles kept me happy as I wrote, and Vicky, my editor, without whom Fireheart would never have become a warrior.

Praise: 

"Action-packed adventure. Certain to please any reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat."

-Publishers Weekly

"A suspenseful animal adventure that will leave readers eying Puss a bit nervously." 
-Kirkus Reviews

"Hunter’s world keeps getting more finely drawn, and her characters more complex. With enough backstory for newcomers to find their way, established fans will be on edge for the next title."
-Kirkus Reviews 

"After having left his life as a kittypet, apprentice Firepaw of the ThunderClan has been given his warrior name of Fireheart and his first mission-to find the WindClan and assist them back to their traditional hunting grounds. While he and his friend Graystripe are successful in their quest, Fireheart knows that trouble is brewing, and he isn't sure that the ThunderClan's deputy can be trusted. As events escalate, a warrior from RiverClan is accidentally killed, an apprentice is injured, and Fireheart brings into the Clan a kittypet kitten - his nephew - without thinking of the consequences. Finally, he must decide who to trust and who to fight."
 -Lisa Prolman, School Library Journal

 "Firepaw, the former kittypet who became a ThunderClan warrior in Into the Wild, faces danger and treachery within and without his clan as he struggles with his identity. Because some clan members refuse to accept him, he feels like an outsider. Also, it appears that ShadowClan and RiverClan are forming an alliance to usurp land belonging to the displaced WindClan. ThunderClan's leader sends Firepaw and his friend Graystripe to lead WindClan back to its home, but intrigue among the clans and among individuals within them spells trouble for Firepaw. Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works."
 -Sally Estes, Booklist

 "A fast-paced animal adventure. Recommend this series to fans of animal fantasies such as Redwall and Dark Portal."
 -Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) 

General Information

Author- Kate Cary

Cover Artist- Wayne McLoughlin

Jacket Designer-  Karin Paprocki

Publish Date- May 27, 2003