Squirrelflight's Hope

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by Erin Hunter


  “You’re such an idiot, little brother,” sighed Valor, but there was admiration in her eyes.

  Gallant and Swift exchanged proud looks. “Swift,” growled Gallant, “I do believe the time has come to give our cub his true name.”

  Swift nodded, her eyes shining. “Now that we know what kind of lion he is, I think you’re right.”

  Gallant turned toward the acacia trees, his tail lashing, and gave a resounding roar.

  It always amazed Swiftcub that the pride could be lying half asleep one moment and alert the very next. Almost before Gallant had finished roaring his summons, there was a rustle of grass, a crunch of paws on dry earth, and the rest of Gallantpride appeared, ears pricked and eyes bright with curiosity. Gallant huffed in greeting, and the twenty lionesses and young lions of his pride spread out in a circle around him, watching and listening intently.

  Gallant looked down again at Swiftcub, who blinked and glanced away, suddenly rather shy. “Crouch down,” murmured the great lion.

  When he obeyed, Swiftcub felt his father’s huge paw rest on his head.

  “Henceforth,” declared Gallant, “this cub of mine will no longer be known as Swiftcub. He faced a dangerous foe without hesitation and protected his pride. His name, now and forever, is Fearless Gallantpride.”

  It was done so quickly, Swiftcub felt dizzy with astonishment. I have my name! I’m Fearless. Fearless Gallantpride!

  All around him, his whole family echoed his name, roaring their approval. Their deep cries resonated across the grasslands.

  “Fearless Gallantpride!”

  “Welcome, Fearless, son of Gallant!”

  About the Author

  ERIN HUNTER is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. In addition to having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is also the author of the Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series.

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  Map art © 2019 by Dave Stevenson

  Interior art © 2019 by Owen Richardson

  Cover art © 2019 by Owen Richardson

  Series cover design by Ellice M. Lee

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  Library of Congress Control Number: 2019939329

  Digital Edition SEPTEMBER 2019 ISBN: 978-0-06-269883-4

  Print ISBN: 978-0-06-269880-3 (trade bdg.)

  ISBN 978-0-06-269881-0 (lib. bdg.)

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