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Tallstar's Revenge

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by Erin Hunter


  Talltail felt his ruffled fur smooth, his claws retract into his pads, his breath come steadily. Mercy was his, and always would be.

  “I’m sorry you had to learn the hard way, Tallstar,” Sandgorse meowed.

  Tallstar opened his eyes. Behind his father, the ranks of starry cats glowed and shimmered against the wind-stirred heather. Tallstar let his gaze rest on each cat. “I promise you all that I will lead WindClan with the fierce devotion of a father and the pure love of a mother. Nothing matters more to me than making WindClan strong so that future generations may live with dignity and peace. Every cat I have known—” He paused as Jake filled his thoughts. He pictured his old friend’s green eyes glowing with pride. “Every cat I have loved has taught me the meaning of friendship and the unbending power of the warrior code.”

  Sandgorse leaned forward and lapped Tallstar’s cheek with his rough, warm tongue. “I couldn’t be more proud of you, Tallstar,” he whispered. “Go well, lead strongly, and protect WindClan from the storms that lie ahead. For they will come, no matter what StarClan does.” He took a pace back and fixed Tallstar with his gaze, brimming with love. “And there will be a kit, kin of your dearest friend, who will need your help more than he knows. Watch over him, guide his paws, for he is important to all the Clans.”

  Tallstar gaped at his father. My dearest friend? Would Jake father kits? He lifted his chin, certain in the knowledge that he would watch over any kit of Jake’s as though it were his own.

  Sandgorse’s eyes clouded. “I can say no more, but you will know this cat when you see him. Just remember, there is no need to be afraid of every flame. Fire can bring life, warmth, new growth, as well as death.”

  Tallstar blinked. The vision of cats was fading in front of him, and he could see the dazzling light of the Moonstone piercing the shadows. “I will remember,” he vowed. “I will always remember.”

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  CREATED BY

  ERIN HUNTER

  WRITTEN BY

  DAN JOLLEY

  ART BY

  JAMES L. BARRY

  About the Author

  ERIN HUNTER is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. In addition to having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is also the author of the bestselling Seekers and Survivors series.

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  Other Books in This Series

  WARRIORS

  Book One: Into the Wild

  Book Two: Fire and Ice

  Book Three: Forest of Secrets

  Book Four: Rising Storm

  Book Five: A Dangerous Path

  Book Six: The Darkest Hour

  THE NEW PROPHECY

  Book One: Midnight

  Book Two: Moonrise

  Book Three: Dawn

  Book Four: Starlight

  Book Five: Twilight

  Book Six: Sunset

  POWER OF THREE

  Book One: The Sight

  Book Two: Dark River

  Book Three: Outcast

  Book Four: Eclipse

  Book Five: Long Shadows

  Book Six: Sunrise

  OMEN OF THE STARS

  Book One: The Fourth Apprentice

  Book Two: Fading Echoes

  Book Three: Night Whispers

  Book Four: Sign of the Moon

  Book Five: The Forgotten Warrior

  Book Six: The Last Hope

  DAWN OF THE CLANS

  Book One: The Sun Trail

  EXPLORE THE

  WARRIORS

  WORLD

  Warriors Super Edition: Firestar’s Quest

  Warriors Super Edition: Bluestar’s Prophecy

  Warriors Super Edition: SkyClan’s Destiny

  Warriors Super Edition: Crookedstar’s Promise

  Warriors Super Edition: Yellowfang’s Secret

  Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans

  Warriors: Cats of the Clans

  Warriors: Code of the Clans

  Warriors: Battles of the Clans

  Warriors: Enter the Clans

  Warriors: The Untold Stories

  MANGA

  The Lost Warrior

  Warrior’s Refuge

  Warrior’s Return

  The Rise of Scourge

  Tigerstar and Sasha #1: Into the Woods

  Tigerstar and Sasha #2: Escape from the Forest

  Tigerstar and Sasha #3: Return to the Clans

  Ravenpaw’s Path #1: Shattered Peace

  Ravenpaw’s Path #2: A Clan in Need

  Ravenpaw’s Path #3: The Heart of a Warrior

  SkyClan and the Stranger #1: The Rescue

  SkyClan and the Stranger #2: Beyond the Code

  SkyClan and the Stranger #3: After the Flood

  NOVELLAS

  Hollyleaf’s Story

  Mistystar’s Omen

  Cloudstar’s Journey

  Also by Erin Hunter

  SEEKERS

  Book One: The Quest Begins

  Book Two: Great Bear Lake

  Book Three: Smoke Mountain

  Book Four: The Last Wilderness

  Book Five: Fire in the Sky

  Book Six: Spirits in the Stars

  RETURN TO THE WILD

  Book One: Island of Shadows

  Book Two: The Melting Sea

  Book Three: River of Lost Bears

  MANGA

  Toklo’s Story

  Kallik’s Adventure

  SURVIVORS

  Book One: The Empty City

  Book Two: A Hidden Enemy

  Back Ads

  Credits

  Cover art © 2013 by Wayne McLoughlin

  Cover design by Megan Stitt

  Copyright

  Tallstar’s Revenge

  Copyright © 2013 by Working Partners Limited

  Series created by Working Partners Limited

  Manga text copyright © 2013 by Working Partners Limited

  Manga art copyright © 2013 by HarperCollins Publishers

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  ISBN 978-0-06-221804-9 (trade bdg.)

  ISBN 978-0-06-221805-6 (lib. bdg.)

  EPUB Edition APRIL 2013 ISBN 9780062218070

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