<P> The authors have named several other authors as sources of inspiration when writing the novels . In an online author chat, Cherith Baldry listed the authors that inspire her as including Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Shakespeare . In the same chat, Victoria Holmes stated that Jacqueline Wilson, Kathy Reichs, and J.K. Rowling are some of the authors that inspire her . According to the official website, other authors who have inspired the writers include Enid Blyton, Lucy Daniels, Ellis Peters, Tess Gerritsen, Kate Ellis, Lisa Gardiner, and Meg Cabot . The authors have also mentioned several other sources of inspiration . The New Forest in southern England was the base for the forest where the original series took place . Other influential locations include Loch Lomond, as well as the Scottish Highlands . Nicholas Culpeper, a physician who used materials occurring in the natural world as medicine, also had an influence on the Warriors series . His book, Culpeper's Herbal, is used as a source by the authors for the herbal remedies that the cats use in the books . In addition, the authors suggested that they may use some fan - created names in future books . Also mentioned as a source of inspiration was the film series Rambo . </P> <P> The first book of the series, Into the Wild, was generally well - received, with reviewers calling it a "spine - tingling," "thoroughly engrossing" and "exciting...action - packed adventure ." One reviewer praised the authors for "creating an intriguing world...and an engaging young hero", but another criticised the characters and imagined world as being "neither...consistent nor compelling ." </P> <P> The manga has also earned praise: a reviewer for Children's Bookwatch noted that Into the Woods "ends on a tense cliffhanger, leaving the reader in anxious anticipation for more . Suitable for readers age ten to one hundred and ten, Warriors Tigerstar & Sasha #1: Into the Woods is especially recommended for cat lovers everywhere". Its sequel, Escape from the Forest, was also well reviewed: a reviewer for Publishers Weekly believed that girls would benefit from reading about Sasha leaving the powerful Tigerstar due to his "growing violence". The art was also praised, with the reviewer writing that "Hudson's artwork brings Sasha's emotional journey to life, showing each moment of fear, anxiety, contentment and joy . The cat's - eye perspective of many of the panels, in addition, add (sic) a dramatic, energizing element to the book". The reviewer also wrote that "a twist at the end will leave fans eager for the next installment of Sasha's saga", and that the book would appeal to young adults trying to find their place in the world . Lisa Goldstein for School Library Journal also gave the book a positive review, writing that the plot would attract new fans and appeal to old fans . The reviewer also wrote that "though the cover claims that this is a' manga,' the straightforward illustrations are drawn in a simple, realistic style". </P> <P> The large number of characters involved in the series has often been seen as a negative point; though one reviewer compared the "huge cast" to that of a Greek drama, others wrote that it was "hard to follow" and "a little confusing ." The characters have also been criticised as being "somewhat flat" and "limited essentially to each individual's function within the clan ." </P>

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