snowdances-journey-blog

[snowdances-journey-blog]

Main Characters

Snowdance//

Snowdance, our protagonist, is kind hearted, despite his large, intimidating size. He is very loyal and would do anything for his friends/family. Throughout the book, he learns what love really is, and learns not to push away those that care for him.

Starlingtongue//

The love of Snowdance's life, Starlingtongue is the sister of two brothers. The siblings' father was exiled from the clan before they were born, so they did not get to know him. Starlingtongue is fierce, and willing to stand up for what she believes in. The hot-headed shecat is always looking for a fight, and especially despises Sparrowlight, a stuck up tom.

Riverstar//

Mentor to Snowdance, Riverstar is a hardworking, headstrong leader. She is patient with her clan, especially her apprentice and younger brother. Her mother died during childbirth, and her father killed by a fox, Riverstar is followed wherever she goes by grief, something Snowdance picks up on during apprenticeship.

Mooseclaw//

One of Starlingtongue's brothers, Mooseclaw is Snowdance's faithful friend. Unlike Snowdance, he uses his size as an advantage, and works with it in a fight. He is rough and very good in battle, though also has a strategic mind, something that helps decide his destiny.

Mossripple//

Mossripple is Mooseclaw and Starlingtongue's quieter, more patient brother. His small, swfit paws and camouflaged pelt help him sneak around in the undergrowth, a trait that leads Riverstar to choose him as a messenger.

Hopkit and Honeykit//

Snowdance's two bright, bubbly little sisters. The two mischievous shecats' favorite thing to do is play catch-the-tail in the warriors den. They are everyone's favorite kits, especially the elders.

Dapplefur//

Named for his spotted fur, Dapplefur is the only kit of Starlingtongue and Snowdance. The rumor that tortoiseshell tomcats can't have kits leads him to be teased throughout kithood, and even later on when he's older.

Hailmist//

The frighteningly skinny shecat, also Snowdance, Hopkit, and Honeykit's mother, has been sick her entire life, leaving the medicine cat den only for fresh air and to use the dirtplace. Many say it is a wonder she was able to kit at all.