SkyClan's Destiny (Warriors Super Edition) (Warriors Super Edition, 3)

I liked the fact that this book was in great condition at an excellent price.

SkyClan's Destiny, more than any of the previous Super Editions, brings up serious concerns re: female leadership and insiders versus outsiders (bigotry). The Erin Hunter books always cloak complex themes in cat culture, which makes them easier to present and discuss with younger children. That's one of my favorite things about these books, and this one is no exception.Leafstar, leader of SkyClan and the main protagonist, is a she-cat. Like Bluestar of Thunderclan, she finds herself confronted with situations that toms do not seem to have to deal with when they assume leadership of their clans. Her deputy treats her dismissively, and the clan cats and others seem to listen to him first, then her. Her decisions are constantly questioned. She questions her own decisions, which can be a positive thing but runs the risk of making you look weak. Can a female clan leader have a family? Recall that Bluestar believed that she had to give up her kits in order to be chosen as deputy of Thunderclan. We haven't seen a female clan leader with a mate since ancient times.My nine-year-old son picked up on these themes and also picked up on how unfair it was for Leafstar. For that, I credit the Erin Hunter theme. For the most part, these books are not subtle. The prose can be clunky. The continuity stinks from book to book and even within some of the books. But the Erins do a few things better than anyone else. They write suspenseful, exciting books that keep their audience (even adults) turning the pages. They present at least a couple of vibrant, exceedingly well-drawn characters in every book, and they provide age appropriate opportunities for parents to discuss social issues with their children. My son and I got to discuss how different leadership styles do not equal weakness, what it means to be a kittypet, authoritarian versus authoritative leadership, and what it means to be a working parent.My reviews are always spoiler-free, or as spoiler-free as I can make them, so I'm not going to give away plot points. The book is lighter on the drama and suspense than the forest books are. The tension is much more vague and nagging. And the way it resolves seems a bit pat. Further, the book violates the old rule where if you show a gun in the first act, it better go off in the third. I'll spoil it if I say more, but a major thread dangled in the beginning of the book never gets pulled back in.Other than those minor points, this was a great installment in the Warriors saga. For writers who can't keep their cats' histories straight, the Erin Hunter team certainly does an amazing job of making them interesting - even when, for the most part, they are cats we've never seen before. The lessons were clear, without the book being preachy or overbearing. And both my son and I are waiting eagerly for the next book.

I bought used from HIPPO BOOKS and I am very happy with my order from them.The book itself is very good. I am very happy.

Preface: as a child,I did not read as a child, being horribly precocious in a house full of books occupied by intellectuals. As a result, I scorned Namcy Drew, Sue Barton, Student Nurse, and something about twins spending impossibly fun summers on showboats, in the Poconos, etc. Now, as a nearly older person, I am reading the books that were not written in the Dark Ages. Erin Hunter, whom I reckon to be as syndicated as Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys/Stratemeyer syndicate books of my youth, has produced a prodigious body of work surrounding the lives of Clans of feral cats, with a Code as rigid as the Round Table's, at least one quest for each generation, and the predictable opportunities to fall into the clutches of evil ("I am your father, Luke"). For the sake of novelty, I have so far read the first 3 6-book series, half of the next series, and 2 of the "super novels". The first series, Warriors, was interesting, reasonably well-written, and contained enough plot twists, humor, and romance to satisfy a young reader. The stand alone novels take one story line and follow it to its conclusion, which is satisfactory, but one must already be acquainted with the first series in order to know the main characters, their motivations and history. As an adult of passing few years, I would recommend this book to pre-teens or early teens. The world of feral cats Hunter has created is unusual enough to hold a younger reader in thrall. Older readers or more advanced readers may grow weary of the same old series of heroics, false starts, temptations and the entire quest mythos, from Malory to Tolkien and beyond. It may not matter what my opinion is, as most schools are doing well to teach their students to read the basics, and let the "classics" of Greek and Latin mythology, Shakespeare, and any kind of well-rounded reading program fend for themselves. Such things enrich the reading of even mundane things, but apparently anything that will get a kid off a keyboard and into a library is considered a good thing. I recommend these books to those who choose the library, and I encourage them to actually spend time looking at the books that made Hunter's tales readable. It is a lot to expect these days, and even the Warriors series has an online game as well as "adventures" role-playing games at the end of some of the books. Some things you can't get away from, but please try. Read these books as a springboard to the world of literature, or even trashy novels designed to titillate, but please, READ. Warriors Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6Warriors Super Edition: SkyClan's Destiny

i love it! It is an amazing book.

As stated the book arrived in good condition.

Like other books in this series, Skyclans' Destiny is impossible to put down once you begin reading it. Well written with plots that keep you turning the pages. Enjoy the expanded stories of individual cats in this series.

This is another great novel from Erin Hunter.I enjoyed the adventure, the suspense, the battle, the action. I highly recommend it.

The Erin Hunters have come a long way since Rusty ventured 'Into the Wild'. The Warrior books go from strength to strength and the characters are as diverse and unpredictable as a typical human group of similar size. The adventures described in each successive volume are always exciting, sometimes heartbraking and very often hilarious. Any cat owner who has ever watched their pet's antics, can relate to the scrapes and escapades experienced by the warriors and apprentices of the clans. I know that the new stuff ( Seekers ) by these four wonderful authors seem to be gradually taking over, but I truely hope they can keep coming up with the high quality storylines for the cats we have come to know and love. CATZROOLOK!

Daughter is addicted to all of these books. She can't put them down, apart from when she does... and even then she wants to walk to school with her nose in one - they're very good to keep them reading on... and on... and on...

My 10 year old daughter loves this series. She has them all and can get through a book in less than a week - she is riveted by them.

I have always loved Warrior Cats and this is a really good sequel to Firestar's quest. It is very well written and I really enjoy reading it. I have read every single Warriors book over 23 times and it never gets old all of the books are so good.

This is a super great book, I really enjoyed seeing how SkyClan got on, perfect for Warrior Cat fans who want to know more about SkyClan!!!!