The Lost Warrior

The Lost Warrior is the first book of the Graystripe's Adventure arc.
==The blurb==
:When the Twolegs destroy the warrior Clans' forest home, Graystripe—second in command of ThunderClan is captured trying to help his comrades escape! Trapped in the pampered life of a kittypet, Graystripe has all the food and shelter he needs from his affectionate Twoleg family, but this is not the way he wants to live. The forest is calling him, and he never stops longing to go home. When he makes friends with a feisty kittypet named Millie, she encourages him to go in search of his lost friends. But will Graystripe ever find his way back to the Clan?
==The praise==
:"Based on Erin Hunter's popular novel series, Warriors is the story of a wild cat—a real one, as opposed to manga's usual teenaged human wearing a short skirt and kitty-cat ears—who's separated from his family and friends. There are no plot surprises in this story of a lost hero, and the artwork is a literal, workmanlike rendition of cats and dogs in suburbia. Graystripe, the protagonist, is a mighty warrior of the beleaguered ThunderClan, which has recently been threatened by a combination of suburban development and a zealous cat catcher. The story opens with him imprisoned in a strangely seductive suburban home. After briefly succumbing to the charms of soft living as a kittypet, Graystripe steels his resolve and vows to make his way back to the wild. Alas, he's lost his edge and finds himself spooked by everything from local bullies to lawnmowers. Luckily, he's joined by a helpful, attractive female sidekick, Millie, who knows her way around the challenges of Twolegplace. Many little (and perhaps some larger) girls will find this kitty fantasy irresistible."Revealed on amazon.com
:::::::::::-Publisher's Weekly
:"This graphic novel is well-suited to younger readers...a must-buy."
:::::::::::-KLIATT
==Detailed plot summary==
:The Lost Warrior opens with narration from Graystripe, a warrior who was separated from his Clan, ThunderClan, due to Twolegs holding him captive. Graystripe distracts a Twoleg, freeing a rogue, whilst Brambleclaw, Rainwhisker, Squirrelpaw and Thornclaw try to free their fellow Clanmates. Brambleclaw is seen trying to free Brightheart and Graystripe comes to help. Brambleclaw wants to stay and help, but Graystripe pushes him away. He is able to free Brightheart, but ends up sacrificing his life in the forest by accidentally slamming the doors shut.
:Graystripe is then shown in a dream when he first met Firestar, and the fire in the forest. He then wakes up and finds himself in a Twoleg nest, wishing it was a dream. He explains how he feels trapped in the Twoleg nest and when a door is opened, he dashes out. He attempts to run away, but all the noises and smells overwhelm him and he runs back inside. The female Twoleg then comforts him.
:He somewhat likes the Twolegs and their kits, but he cannot stand to be away from his Clan and his fellow warriors. He makes an attempt to flee but gets lost in Twolegplace and runs into a tough kittypet named Duke. Duke and Graystripe start teasing each other. Graystripe is convinced that he can win a fight, so when Duke lunges at him, he gladly joins in. Graystripe is then forced to flee. He is incredibly ashamed, and he is led back to the nest he has been staying in by a female kittypet named Millie, who assures him that losing to Duke is nothing to be ashamed of. Graystripe misses the forest, and one day Millie shows him a forest she found.
:After a dream in which he is visited by his deceased mate, Silverstream, and his daughter Feathertail, he feels renewed with energy. Millie decides that she wants to learn the warrior skills of hunting and fighting. She is a natural, and in another fight with Duke and his allies, she helps Graystripe drive them off. Graystripe finally makes the decision to try to return to ThunderClan. In another dream about Silverstream, after Graystripe tells Silverstream that he wishes he could be with her, Silverstream reminds him that his place is with ThunderClan. She also tells him that he already has a traveling companion. Later, Graystripe asks Millie to come with him to ThunderClan, and is taken aback at her refusal. He then leaves for ThunderClan.
:Graystripe ends up getting lost in Twolegplace for days before collapsing from exhaustion. Millie had changed her mind and went out to catch up to Graystripe. Upon meeting him, she discovers him feverish and weak; he even calls her by Silverstream's name. Millie nurses him back to health and the two set off to find the new home of ThunderClan and the other Clans.
==Trivia==
===Interesting facts===
*The German language edition of the Graystripe's Adventure arc was first published in a one book edition,Revealed on amazon.de and later in three books.
*While this book is referred to as a 'manga', it is not, as it did not originate in Japan and was not drawn by Japanese mangaka.Revealed on wikipedia.org
===Author statements===
*Graystripe's return and this book was first announced in Erin Hunter Chat 2 by Victoria Holmes.
:*Reading Guide, June 2007 
:*Activity Guide, 2007 
:*Teaching Guide, March 2008 
==Publication list==
*The Lost Warrior (EN), HarperCollins (paperback, library binding), 24 April 2007
*The Lost Warrior (EN), Tokyopop (paperback), 8 May 2007Revealed on tokyopop.com
*Războinicul pierdut (RO), Nemira (paperback), 20 April 2008, translated by Andreea GarajeuRevealed on nemira.ro
*Der verlorene Krieger (DE), Tokyopop (paperback), 16 October 2008, translated by Monja ReichertRevealed on goodreads.com
*Ο Χαμένος Πολεμιστής (GR), Anubis (paperback), 12 December 2008, translated by Dora Giakoumi (Δώρα Γιακουμή)Revealed on anubis.gr
*Ztracený válečník (CZ), Zoner Press (paperback), 2008, translated by Jana TučníkováRevealed on zonerpress.cz 
*Kayıp Savaşçı (TR), Desen Yayınları (paperpack), 30 April 2009, translated by Elif YalçınRevealed on kitapyurdu.com
*Kadonnut soturi (FI), Pauna Media Group (paperpack), 2009, translated by Kirsi OhrankämmenRevealed on sarjakuvat.eurocomics.info
*武士失踪 (CN), Gansu People's Fine Arts Publishing House (paperback), 1 June 2010, translated by Sansu Commune(三俗公社)Revealed on book.douban.com
*Пропавший воитель (RU), OLMA Media Group (paperback), 14 October 2010, translated by O. I. KorchaginaRevealed on ru.wikipedia.com
*Graustreif und Millie (DE), Tokyopop (paperback), 14 October 2010, translated by Monja ReichertRevealed on amazon.de
*Le guerrier perdu (FR), Pocket Jeunesse (paperback), 4 July 2013, translated by Aude CarlierRevealed on librairie-gallimard.com
*The Lost Warrior (EN), HarperCollins (e-book), 1 December 2015Revealed on harpercollins.com.au
*The Lost Warrior (EN), HarperCollins (full color reprint), 8 August 2017Revealed on harpercollins.com
*Zagubiony wojownik (PL), Nowa Baśń (paperback), 3 March 2020, translated by Marta Ziegler Revealed on Nowa Baśń's Instagram
*Зниклий вояк (UA), ACCA (paperback), 24 July 2022, translated by Anna ZhemerovaRevealed on acca.ua 
*Războinicul rătăcit (RO), Galaxia Copiilor (paperback; reprint), 17 April 2024, translated by Daniela PredaRevealed on all.ro
*De verloren krijger (NL), Pelckmans (paperback), 29 May 2024, translated by Ans van der GraaffRevealed on pelckmansuitgevers.be
*The Lost Warrior (EN), Abdo Publishing Company (hardcover; library), 15 December 2024Revealed on barnesandnoble.com
==Gallery==
===US covers===
GA-1.jpg|English Language EditionReleased in North America & United Kingdom
GA-1-FC.jpg|English Language EditionTextless cover
GA-1-US2.jpg|Alternate English Language EditionWas never released
GA-1-US7.jpg|Alternate English Language EditionWas never released
GA-1-US4.jpg|Alternate English Language EditionWas never released
GA-1-US5.jpg|Alternate English Language EditionConcept cover
GA-1-US6.jpg|Alternate English Language EditionWas never released
GA-1-US3.jpg|English Book Reviewer EditionWas never released
GA-1-2.png|English Hardcover EditionReleased in North America
===Foreign covers===
GA-1-CN.jpg|Simplified Chinese Language EditionReleased in China
File:GA-1-CN3.jpg|Simplified Chinese Reprint Language EditionReleased in China
GA-1-CN2.png|Simplified Chinese Reprint Language EditionReleased in China
GA-1-CZ.png|Czech Language EditionReleased in the Czech Republic
File:GA-1-NL.jpg|Dutch Language EditionReleased in Belgium and the Netherlands
GA-1-FI.jpg|Finnish Language EditionReleased in Finland
GA-1-FR.jpg|French Language EditionReleased in France
GA-1-DE.jpg|German Language EditionReleased in Germany and Austria
GA-1-GR.jpg|Hellenic Language EditionReleased in Greece
GA-1-NO.jpg|Norwegian Language EditionReleased in Norway
GA-1-PL2.jpg|Polish Language EditionReleased in Poland
GA-1-PL2-FC.png|Polish Language EditionTextless cover
GA-1-PL.jpg|Alternate Polish Language EditionWas never released
GA-1-RO.jpg|Romanian Language EditionReleased in Romania
GA-1-RO2.jpg|Romanian Reprint Language EditionReleased in Romania
GA-1-RU.jpg|Russian Language EditionReleased in Russia
GA-1-TR.jpg|Turkish Language EditionReleased in Turkey
GA-1-UA.png|Ukrainian Language EditionReleased in Ukraine
==External links==
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==Notes and references==
cs:Ztracený válečník
de:Der verlorene Krieger
fi:Kadonnut soturi
fr:Le guerrier perdu
nl:De verloren krijger
no:Savnet
pl:Zagubiony wojownik
ru:Пропавший воитель
pt-br:O Guerreiro Perdido
uk:Зниклий вояк
zh:武士失踪
Category:Books
Category:The Lost Warrior
Category:Graphic novel arc
Category:Graystripe's Adventure