| "You have to help me! You're the only cat who can see me, and I don't know how long I can last like this." |
| — Bramblestar's ghost to Rootpaw in The Silent Thaw, page 50 |
- Below contains in-depth information for chapter four of The Silent Thaw. If you are looking for a shorter summary of the entire book, please check the main article.
- Chapter Number: 4 (of 24)
- Page Numbers: 40-53
Chapter description[]
- Needlepaw becomes annoyed with Rootpaw, who cannot focus at the Gathering. He gazes at the island's clearing, noticing the cats from every Clan speaking to on another. Rootpaw wonder whether Bramblestar's ghost will come tonight, and notes that it has been bothering him for a half-moon now. He is scared of it, but is nudged out of his thoughts by Needlepaw. Rootpaw declines Needlepaw's offer of going to chat with the other apprentices, which leads her to think he is waiting for Bristlefrost. He protests that she is not his mate, and his sister leaves.
- Rootpaw greets Bristlefrost, and they idly chat. However, she seems distracted and wishes to catch Bramblestar's announcement of her siblings' warrior names. Bristlefrost leaves, and he feels unsatisfied with the conversation. He goes to find his family, and sits with them when Tigerstar starts the meeting. Shadowsight's new name is announced, as are Thriftear and Flipclaw's. Bramblestar's ghost appears during Bramblestar's announcement, which confuses Rootpaw. He becomes distracted, and gets scolded by Violetshine for idly gazing around the clearing.
- Harestar has Kestrelflight report on what the medicine cats have recently heard from the Moonpool, which is silence. The cats now learn the ice was not the issue stopping communication, and theorize on what it is now. Bramblestar brings up that codebreakers could be the issue preventing communication, and Rootpaw is not fond of the notion. He sees the ghost appear, and notices that the ghost is furious with the cat on the rock's proclamations.
- Cats begin to argue loudly, with Bramblestar continuing to insist on code-following. The ghost stares straight at Rootpaw, and he bolts away from it and over the tree-bridge. It begs for help, but he panics and falls off the bridge. Rootpaw is able to save himself from the water, and Needlepaw is worried for him. He stays with his family as they leave the Gathering, wondering about the ghost. Rootpaw resolves to talk to the ghost, because ignoring it is not working.
Characters[]
Major[]
Minor[]
- Needlepaw[1]
- Hawkwing[1]
- Macgyver[1]
- Cloverfoot[1]
- Violetshine[1]
- Twigbranch[1]
- Tree[1]
- Bramblestar's ghost[2]
- Bristlefrost[2]
- Sandynose[3]
- Plumwillow[3]
- Tigerstar[3]
- Kestrelflight[4]
- Alderheart[4]
- Jayfeather[4]
- Shadowsight[4]
- Bramblestar's impostor (As Bramblestar)[5][4]
- Thriftear[4]
- Flipclaw[4]
- Mistystar[6]
- Harestar[6]
- Frecklewish[7]
- Tawnypelt[7]
- Hootwhisker[7]
- Sandynose[7]
- Snowbird[7]
- Dovewing[8]
- Crowfeather[8]
- Kitescratch[9]
- Dewspring[10]
Mentioned[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 40
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 41
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 43
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 44
- ↑ Bramblestar's impostor is acting through Bramblestar's body, and thus is who is listed as present in this chapter.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 45
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 46
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 48
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 51
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 52
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 42
| The Silent Thaw chapters | |
|---|---|
| Prologue • Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 • Chapter 8 • Chapter 9 • Chapter 10 • Chapter 11 • Chapter 12 • Chapter 13 • Chapter 14 • Chapter 15 • Chapter 16 • Chapter 17 • Chapter 18 • Chapter 19 • Chapter 20 • Chapter 21 • Chapter 22 • Chapter 23 • Chapter 24 | |