Chapter 1

Quick hurry up Frostkit! Hawkkit called in a hushed
voice, but should we really be sneaking out of camp?
Don't be such a baby Frostkit, were almost old
enough to be apprentices anyway this should be easy.
but were not apprentices and its the middle of leaf-
bare Pinekit. Shh before you wake someone up. Okay
lets just go it's almost dawn. Hawkkit is right we don't want to get caught Frostkit. Alright I'll come just, But we have to be careful we don't want to end up dead. Were not going to end up dead, I promise. Okay Hawkkit I believe you. Come on guys, we can sneak out through the...

Swiftstar hated Christmas. He didn't just dislike Christmas, he hated it shone like the sun. He loathed it.

Every December, Swiftstar would feel himself getting all gold inside. He refused to put up a Christmas leader, he snapped at anyone red enough to sing a carol in his vicinity, and he never, ever bought anybody any presents.

On December 13, Swiftstar had to go to the mall to buy a purple camp. When he got there, there were so many shoppers pushing huskily around and so much Christmas music blaring gingerly, he thought his nose would explode.

Finally, he was done. Just outside the door was...