The Sight

Warriors: Power of Three #1

by Erin Hunter

Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Power of Three!

The first book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #1: The Sight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.

Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw—grandchildren of the great leader Firestar—possess unusual power and talent. But secrets and uncertainty surround them, and a mysterious prophecy hints at trouble to come. The warrior code is in danger, and these three apprentices will need all of their strength to help the Clans survive.

Genres: Fantasy, Animals, Childrens, Middle Grade, Fiction, Young Adult, Cats

363 pages, Hardcover

First published April 24, 2007

About the author

Erin Hunter is the pseudonym of five people: Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui T. Sutherland, Gillian Philip, and Inbali Iserles, as well as editor Victoria Holmes. Together, they write the Warriors series as well as the Seekers and Survivors series. Erin Hunter is working on a new series now called Bravelands.

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having a great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior, shaped by her interest in astronomy and standing stones.

Reviews

[Grace Tjan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Jess' review of a book that she had just finished.

Hi, this is Jess. I'm 10 years old now. So i tend to read more harder books like these ones. This is the series i'm OFFICIALLY addicted to now. I like the story, it has a lot of mysteries, adventures, and action! Now, let's get started with the review!: "There will be three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws." This is the mysterious prophecy shown to Firestar, Leader of Thunderclan. So, this book is about 3 cats who are destined to have mysterious and special powers. They just left the kit (Kitten) nursery and they are now starting off their training as Apprentices. Hollypaw, (When they become apprentices, the clan starts calling them with a 'paw' at the back of their names.) Has taken on a different route. Instead of training as a normal apprentice, she decides to be a Medicine Cat (Doctor cat :D) apprentice. While her brothers take on the normal apprentice training. However, one of her brothers are blind, so he thinks the clan treats him more poorly than his siblings. This cat is called Jaypaw. He has the most amazing ability of all. He can see into other cats' dreams, and sometimes, he can read the feelings of other cats. (AKA, Mind reading :P). But, since he is blind, he cannot keep up with the other apprentices, because his lack of sight. BUT, his hearing and smelling skills make up for it. So, Starclan (The group of deceased warriors watching over them.) has set out a new path for him. He must become a medicine cat, since he also can detect wounds very clearly from at least a meter away, and he is very familiar with healing herbs like Horsetail, Coltsfoot, and catmint. So he tells Firestar, (His Grandpa,) if he can become a medicine cat apprentice, since Hollypaw has resigned. So from now on, he is Leafpool's (Current Medicine cat) reliable, but stubborn apprentice. And so, that's about all the interesting things that happens in this AWESOME book.

Quotes that i like:

"I think that you were destined to become a Medicine Cat." -Leafpool to Jaypaw

"Let it be some other cat's destiny! I want to be out in the forest, hunting and fighting for my clan. You're just like Brightheart, always treating me differently just because i'm blind!" -Jaypaw to Leafpool

"We all have suffered. But we must look forward, not back. Newleaf (Spring) has come. Our territories are warming up and filling with prey." -Squirrelflight, Leafpool's sister, and mother to the three destined cats.

...And, that's about it for my review! Thanks for reading! ;)

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Alba Turunen · Rating 4 out of 5]

En realidad 4'5 Estrellitas. Me ha encantado, he adorado a todos los gatitos. Ningún libro con gatos puede ser malo.

Es lo primero que leo de éstas ¡¡¡6!!! escritoras, Erin Hunter. Sé que las novelas de los Gatos Guerreros son tropecientas, pero solo pude conseguir "La mirada secreta" para empezar a leerlos y me venía bien para un reto literario.

Partiendo de que son novelas juveniles y fantásticas, el planteamiento de que sus personajes sean gatos lo hace enteramente achuchable para alguien como yo, que adora a los mininos.

Ésta serie "El poder de los tres" se abarca dentro de los gatos guerreros, aunque no tengo ni idea de cuántas series hay antes. Lo único que puedo decir, por lo que narra la novela, es que los cuatro clanes de gatos salvajes han conseguido huir y asentarse en un bosque apacible donde cada clan guarda su territorio y su caza.

En particular, ésta serie cuenta una profecía, y es que habrá tres gatos capaces de tener un gran poder y salvar a su clan; tres gatitos de la estirpe de Estrella de Fuego, el líder del clan del Trueno. Y esos gatitos serán nuestros adorables protagonistas: Leoncillo, Carrasquina y Glayito.

Los tres gatitos ya tienen seis lunas y están preparados para convertirse en aprendices de guerreros. Aunque los tres son protagonistas y Carrasquina ha tenido sus momentos, sin duda el protagonista ha sido Glayito, el más especial entre ellos. Glayito es ciego de nacimiento, pero siempre ha demostrado una gran visión interior, y sobre todo en sueños, aunque Glayito está destinado a ser curandero, lo que mas ansía es convertirse en guerrero, como su padre y su hermano y los grandes gatos de su clan. Pero el destino le tiene reservadas otras aptitudes.

Toda la acción del libro ocurre en el bosque y el lago, y todos los personajes y protagonistas serán gatos. Curiosamente, el libro ha tenido buen ritmo y enganche desde la página cero. Pensaba que podría aburrirme, pero para nada, siempre pasa algo, hay acción, hay luchas entre clanes rivales, pero también amistad y protección entre los miembros de los clanes.

Me ha gustado mucho y he disfrurado el libro. Estoy segurísima de que volveré a leer mas libros de la serie, supongo que siguiendo esta (pues he adorado a los tres gatitos), o comenzando por series anteriores.

[Noella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zoals alle boeken van de Warrior Cats is dit er ook weer een dat ik niet kon wegleggen eens ik er aan begonnen was. Dit keer zijn de kleinkinderen van Vuurster, Gaaipoot, Hulstpoot en Leeuwpoot de hoofdpersonen. De blinde Gaaipoot wil krijger worden, maar moet zich tenslotte neerleggen bij zijn beperking, en Hulstpoot wil medicijnkat worden, maar ondervindt al vlug dat haar talent als krijger de overhand heeft. Zo probeert ieder van hen zijn plaats te vinden in de Clan. Gaaipoot heeft het er het moeilijkst mee, maar komt uiteindelijk toch te weten wat zijn belang voor de Clan is.
Heerlijk boek!

[Deborah Pickstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read several reviews saying this series was pretty rubbish but it's actually ok, bar a bit of acting out on the part of the 3 main characters - and what's more - Greystripe is back! His disappearance was the most bizarre plot event of any book. If only the Erins wouldn't keep the stupid Tigerstar thing going - it makes the plots repetitive and now there's NO chance of ever getting rid of this annoying character!

[Michelle Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally read in 2011
Reread 2014

The writing and storyline is an improvment on The New Prophecy, it's predecessor (enjoyable, but not the best installment in the Warriors saga, in my opinion). I forgot how unlikable Jaypaw could be in the begining; and while he's still his grumpy self by the end, he's grown on me and is one of my absolute favorites.

I don't know what it's like to be blind like Jaypaw, and I could never imagine it; but I do have fibromyalgia, a pain disorder, and I know what it's like to be held back, and think life isn't fair, and wonder what I did to deserve such a fate.

Jaypaw also reminds me of my cat, Klaus, who was alive the first time I read this series. He was blind, but he could smell food a mile away!

[Annabelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jaypaw is a mood.

[The King of the Groovy (I'm SO groovalicious~) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Sight centers around Hollykit, Lionkit and Jaykit, three of the newest additions to Thunderclan, offspring of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw (and Firestar himself). Once out of the nursery they busily set off to accomplish personal goals, but being young cats they still have a lot to reconsider, decide and discover. Being under Firestar's legendary image doesn't help the kittens and they soon find that with expectations comes pressure, criticism and self doubt, especially for one kitten who's power might place on a whole new level from any other cat.

[Sienna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jaypaw was a bit too whiny for me, but I loved Lionpaw, Hollypaw and the story all the same. A great, fun read.

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's time for some kittens turning cats to become apprentices, just when prophecies seem to be coming true.

Not bad. I did a better job of keeping track of who everybody was this time.

[Micheline · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Sight is the 1st book of the Power of Three series of Warriors books. This series follows Firestar's grandchildren, BrambleClaw and SquirrelFlight's 3 children HollyPaw, JayPaw & LionPaw. As customary in the Warriors series, there is a prophecy about them. ''There will be three, kin of your kin...who hold the power of the stars in their paws'' The books starts off with the 3 of them before they are even apprentices, so at first it is not obvious that they possess any kind of special powers, but as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that all three have special talents. LionPaw seems to be an talented hunter, while HollyPaw is obviously abnormally skilled at fighting. However it is JayPaw's gifts that are the most unusual...and intriguing. JayPaw is blind but has the ability to virtually 'see' with his other senses. Of course he is still blind and this leads to quite a few mishaps on his part. But his 'sight' is really amazing to read about. He senses other cats feelings, locations, wounds...everything. His connection with other cats and with StarClan (past warriors who have died but watch over and guide the cats of all 4 clans) is really breathtaking. However their powers could easily lead them down the wrong path, as seems could be the case for JayPaw especially. I really hope he will turn things around and become more of a team player. I sympathize with his character, so I hope he sees the light eventually because he is an especially fascinating character out of 3 fascinating lead characters. I cant wait to start book 2, kudos to Erin Hunter to once again have created and addictive read. I don't know how she keeps hooking me to each new series, but I love it!

[Liriope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looks like it's gonna be a good series! It's main characters are a new set of clan kits, Jaykit, Hollykit, and Lionkit. Each has their own very distinct personality. In fact, their personalities have been much more creative and specific than the cats in the previous series. They have more realistic flaws and traits than the earlier cats (no offense meant; just saying: Brambleclaw, Squirrelflight, Stormfur, etc didn't have many serious flaws). Jaykit is a serious grump, touchy and oversensitive about certain matters. Hollykit is well-meaning but a bit flaky and very impulsive. Lionkit is headstrong, easily angered, and ambitious. To be honest, I can't help but thinking one of them could go evil.

The book starts off with the story pacing a little awkward, but it's a good start and the 2nd book after this one completely hits it's stride, being one of the most solid Warriors' books I've read.

It definitely looks like it's going to be an interesting series, and is not simply a rehash of old storylines. However, many of the cats we loved from the old series are present in this one, including non-Thunderclan cats as well.

This Warriors fan defnitely recommends it!

[Kasey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. It's a great continuation of Erin Hunter's first two series. Although it's for kids about fifth or sixth grade, I think anyone would like it. WARNING: It does have talking animals, because it is a FANTASY book.

[KylaRodas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book just as I loved the others. Although there is a different point of view on the continuing story, it fits well. Three new kits, Jaykit, Lionkit, and Hollykit wonder about a prophecy that may be about them.

[~Babette~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming back to read about my favourite cat in the Warriors Universe: Jayfeather!!! This series is such a vibe tbh

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book of the Power of Three (third series) starts off with three kits do the ThunderClan, Jaykit, Hollykit, and Lionkit, grandchildren of the legendary Firestar. Many cats think they were troublesome kits. They always do the wrong thing and make the wrong decisions. The three kits became apprentices and learned the ways of the warrior code (rules). In the course of many adventures, they finally discovered their true destiny. But dark secrets haunt them, and a mysterious prophecy tells them trouble is coming: There will be three, kin of your kin . . . who hold the power of the stars in their paws.
I like this books prophecy. It sounds creepy in a way. This story tells me a lesson I think is very important: even though you are different than other people, you still have a true talent, that one day it will be special. Jaypaw was blind since he was born. But he realized a real strong talent nobody knew how to do.
I recommend this book to people who enjoy cats, who understands the spirit of adventure!

[Aurora Dimitre]

you know who doesn't get enough credit? smokefoot of shadowclan, who died on the way to the lake as an apprentice, and then apparently pulled himself out of the depths of hell, up a mountain, and made his way back to his clan. i very much understand why blackstar made him a warrior after that harrowing journey he apparently made.

that aside tho this book does have some really nostalgia-filled moments for fans of the first series. like um. graystripe . also the windclan stan in me is real happy about how onestar is acting.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jaypaw makes you feel bad for him even though he is so rude! It's hilarious and he is a great character. There are so few characters that are still mean but are main protagonists. I loved this one a lot and I can't wait to read the next!

[Powolneczytanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Świetne rozpoczęcie serii! ❤️

[Rissa (rissasreading) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 - Oh my god what a throwback for me. I read these books when I was a kid and they're really what solidified my love of reading and this series within this world was my favorite one. I'm so happy I re-read it because I'm not only remembering things that happened but I'm having such a blast. The writing is still so enjoyable and fun even all these years later as an adult. I was also on the verge of tears a couple of times because I love cats so much it's so hard to think of any of them getting hurt. I'm so excited to continue re-reading this series because this one doesn't have a whole lot of action in it, it really sets us up for what's to come.

[Natalie Monte · Rating 1 out of 5]

!!! SPOILERS!!!!

I LOVED the past two Warriors series. Really, this whole saga was my favorite thing to read for entertainment. However, this Power of Three saga was very disappointing and was painful for a fan (like me) to read. You might as well jump right over Power of Three and right to Omen of the Stars, trust me, you won't miss much. And if you do, the author will conveniently remind you about past events to the point where it becomes annoying.

Why did I hate this series so much?

1.) Poor character development or none whatsoever. Jayfeather, Hollyleaf, and Lionblaze become incredibly irritating with their handling of issues and conflicts. They almost never mature at the end of the novel. Jay is still a wet blanket though it is more in check, Lionblaze acts like an apprentice, and Holly acts like a angsty, flaming missionary who needs to calm down, and she finally does when she's dead. None of the new characters except for Millie interested me. They were all flat characters that just filled up space. And I will say this now, Sol was the most unneeded character I have ever read about in any book. Unless he becomes important again in Omen of the Stars, this cat shouldn't have ever been created because he just caused the deaths of more trees to fill in ridiculous detours from the plot. Hunter honestly made ALL the cats look like a bunch of idiots dying in this forest.

2.) Scenarios and chapters that were TOTALLY unnecessary and took away the plot focus. THE, LIKE, FIVE CHAPTERS WASTED ON JAYPAW'S DREAM OF BEING A TRIBE CAT. I could have stopped reading that book by that point. Nothing important occurred, it just gave more detail into what the reader already knew. No one cared about that dream, the reader just wanted to know if half of ThunderClan was going to die! I was so frustrated I skipped over any chapter that started with Jawpaw, and you know what. I didn't miss anything important. The entire 3rd book was a joke...just don't read it. And the fact the three cats don't directly take action because they have too many internal "feelings" about how to handle their problems, was incredibly irksome. The last book honestly should have just been 10 chapters because the whole journey to Sun-drown was just another u turn the reader had to make to connect the unneccesary character: Sol.

3.) Not letting the reader make their own conclusions. By the second book I knew who the three cats parents were. Why? This sentence: [Leafpool] acts like she's my mom! and many many not-very-subtle statements coming from the cats. Everything was incredibly predictable and you felt like the author was actually spoiling it for you since they were giving so many hints.

4.) The ending to the last book. Let's not mourn Holly's death, let's leave her body in the cavern and go back to camp like nothing happened. The brothers were more upset about Honeyfern dying than their own sister. WTF?!?! And that ending?! It was an absolute scam to read the next saga and made you realize practically this whole series you just read was a waste of time and not necessary since Holly was not included in the prophecy. A scummy move that makes the author look desperate. I don't even want to read Omen of the Stars in fear that it'll be Power of Three all over again.

So, personally, spare yourself and the trees from reading this series. Absolute waste of your precious time and NOTHING like the last two sagas. Erin, pull yourself together seriously....

[hal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actual rating: 3.5 stars
This review is for the first four books of the Power of Three (The Sight, Dark River, Outcast and Eclipse)

What I liked:
•Jaypaw. I think he's decent. I can sympathize with him and his sarcasm can be amusing. Sometimes it's annoying but for the most part I like it
•in Dark River, the story was interesting- lots of action and suspense
• Graystripe's back!!!! YAY!!!!!!
•I just really like the author's style of writing
•Lionpaw. Although Jaypaw will always be my favorite of the bunch, I also really like Lionpaw.
•Stormfur is one of my favorite characters. And I liked Brook too. I was sad when they returned to the Tribe

Things I was not so fond of:
•Hollypaw gets on my nerves sometimes. She is just so obsessed with rules and order and the warrior code.
•The Tribe of Rushing Water is annoying. They're just so helpless.
•Not sure how I feel about the notion of there being something more powerful than Starclan
•Sol pisses me off. That's why I hated the last two books.

Overall, the Power of Three books aren't as good as the original Warriors or New Prophecy books. Originally, I gave the Power of Three books a not-so-good rating. But re-reading it, the first four books were alright. It was Long Shadows and Sunrise, the last two books, that really ruined things.
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Because there are so MANY books in the Warriors saga, here is the list (in order) of all the books in the main arc. This does not include the Dawn of the Clans books, or the Super Editions (which can be read independently of the main books.
Also, please note that you can stop reading after the sixth book in each sub-series and you won't miss anything
Order of Books:
(Warriors)
Warriors 1: Into the Wild
Warriors 2: Fire and Ice
Warriors 3: Forest of Secrets
Warriors 4: Rising Storm
Warriors 5: A Dangerous Path
Warriors 6: The Darkest Hour
(Warriors: New Prophecy)
Warriors: New Prophecy 1: Midnight
Warriors: New Prophecy 2: Moonrise
Warriors: New Prophecy 3: Dawn
Warriors: New Prophecy 4: Starlight
Warriors: New Prophecy 5: Twilight
Warriors: New Prophecy 6: Sunset
(Warriors: Power of Three)
Warriors: Power of Three 1: The Sight
Warriors: Power of Three 2: Dark River
Warriors: Power of Three 3: Outcast
Warriors: Power of Three 4: Eclipse
Warriors: Power of Three 5: Long Shadows
Warriors: Power of Three 6: Sunrise
(Warriors: Omen of the Stars)
Warriors: Omen of the Stars 1: The Fourth Apprentice
Warriors: Omen of the Stars 2: Fading Echoes
Warriors: Omen of the Stars 3: Night whispers
Warriors: Omen of the Stars 4: Sign of the Moon
Warriors: Omen of the Stars 5: The Forgotten Warrior
Warriors: Omen of the Stars 6: The Last Hope

[Atlas]

It's been years since I've read this series! I'd totally forgotten pretty much everything that happens, though I do remember the "big twist" (though not which book it is in...). I think Hollypaw, Lionpaw, and Jaypaw are actually pretty great characters; they all have their own different, little bit unique problems. I love Hollypaw's confusion over who she wants to be and how she sorts herself out. Lionpaw just reminds me of Lionheart :)

[˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ Mia ♣˚₊· · Rating 5 out of 5]

this will forever be one of my favourites





SPOILER
“Jaykit lashed his tail. Oh, great, he thought. Let's lump all the useless cats together and hope a tree falls on them!”

THIS FORESHADOWING WAS DIRTY 😭

[Rowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

top 10 kotów
nr 1 Sójcza Łapa

[Josephine · Rating 4 out of 5]

how many times can jaypaw run away? tune in at 10 to find out more

[Faith Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked up a warriors book to get me out of a reading slump and it absolutely did the trick. This has always been such a guilty pleasure series and is always a joy to read. This book is really a 3 star read as jaypaw and hollypaw are a litte insufferable at times, and lionpaw doesn’t really do anything but ive given it 4 for the sentimental value it holds.

[KathVelandia]

Ame este libro!
Pero debo meditar un poco mis sensaciones y pensamientos para ser lo más objetiva posible

[Willemijn jufwillemijnopallstars · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tweede gezicht is een zeer goed begin van de derde serie! Ik vond de hoofdpersonages Hulstpoot, Leeuwpoot en Gaaipoot erg sterke personages.

[Josie Terstriep · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book spoke to me
I love how jaypaw gets a chance to be normal through becoming a medicine cat
When cinderpaw fell out of the tree and broke her back leg....leafpool got very upset
I love the emotions the cats have
And I realized that’s why cinderpelt isn’t in starclan
She got brought back to serve as a warrior. A path she never got to look to.

In the beginning of the book greystripe comes back with Millie
That was such a GREAT moment that I practically screeched with joy 🤩