Graystripe's Vow

***Spoiler warning:** Plot and/or ending details follow.*

## Summary

*Graystripe served ThunderClan for many moons before retiring to the elders' den, and was Firestar's most trusted friend and deputy. He promised Firestar that he would never abandon his home. But as new tensions strain ThunderClan, Graystripe will need to call on all of his long history, leaving ThunderClan behind in hopes of finding an answer that might save it.*

## Chronology

### Preceded by:

*Return to the Clans* (Then), *Veil of Shadows* (Now)

### Followed by:

*Shattered Peace* (Then)

***Graystripe's Vow*** is the thirteenth book in the *Super Editions*. It features Graystripe as the main protagonist and flashes back between his time as deputy during *Firestar's Quest* and his time as an elder following *Veil of Shadows*. Gremlin and Monkeystar are featured in the prologue and comic, respectively.

## Blurb

*Before Graystripe retired to the elders' den, he promised his old friend Firestar that he would never abandon their home. But that was many moons ago, and as new tensions strain ThunderClan, Graystripe begins to wonder if the time of the Clans has ended. Plagued by doubts, he leaves ThunderClan on a journey he hopes will lead him to the answers he seeks—a quest that will take him back to the Clans’ old forest territories.*
*Bonus! Also includes an exclusive Warriors manga short story.*
## HarperCollins Blurb

*An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling* Warriors *series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page* Warriors *comic.*
*In this Super Edition, set during the events of The Broken Code, respected ThunderClan warrior Graystripe seeks a path to the Clan’s future by returning to his past—and the Moonstone in the Clans’ old forest territory.*
*Graystripe served ThunderClan for many moons before retiring to the elders’ den. As Firestar’s most trusted friend and deputy, Graystripe promised that he would never abandon his home. But as new tensions strain ThunderClan, Graystripe will need to call on all of his long history, leaving ThunderClan behind in hopes of finding an answer that might save it.*
*Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling* Warriors *series. This stand-alone entry is perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike.*

## Detailed plot description

### Then

The warriors of ThunderClan begin to worry about their future after Firestar and Sandstorm leave on a mysterious journey, leaving Graystripe as acting leader. Ashfur, Cloudtail, and Mousefur in particular are skeptical of Firestar's whereabouts. They believe Firestar and Sandstorm have gone to be kittypets, making Graystripe furious that they would even think Firestar left the Clan for kittypet life. Graystripe's loyalty and leadership is questioned by several of the warriors in the Clan. Cinderpelt helps back Graystripe up during these challenges, but Ashfur in particular continues to give Graystripe trouble because he thinks Dustpelt should have been deputy instead.
Brackenfur and his patrol discover prey remains on ThunderClan territory that smell strongly of WindClan. The warriors challenge Graystripe to talk to Tallstar and do something about it. Graystripe is hesitant, thinking there's no need for WindClan to be stealing prey when it's so abundant, and it would also be uncharacteristic of Tallstar and the rest of the Clan.

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## Trivia

* This is the first Super Edition to feature an elder's perspective.
* This is the first book to take place in different time periods, being divided into "Then" and "Now" parts.

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## Publication history

* *Graystripe's Vow* (EN), HarperCollins (hardcover), 1 September 2020
* *Graystripe's Vow* (EN), HarperCollins (eBook), 1 September 2020