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Synopsis
Ravenpaw and Barley have been driven away from their farm by a group of vicious cats. Now the two loners must turn to ThunderClan, led by Ravenpaw's friend Firestar, for shelter. Firestar takes them in and promises to help them take back their home as soon as possible, but ThunderClan is in great danger. BloodClan cats have been launching raids on ThunderClan's territory and attacking Clan patrols. Can Ravenpaw and Barley help Firestar and his Clan fight off their enemies? And will they ever be able to get home again?
Is Clan in Need appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This graphic novel features anthropomorphized cats engaged in territorial warfare and raids, with animal-on-animal violence that includes fighting and attacks but no graphic detail or gore.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal violence, displacement, and war.
Who'll love this
Readers who love the Warriors series will enjoy seeing Ravenpaw and Barley team up with Firestar's ThunderClan to defend their territory and reclaim their home from enemy cats.