Warriors is a series of several books,[1] organized into multiple arcs, presenting the adventures of feral cats living in self-supporting groups called Clans. They are published by HarperCollins[2] under the pen name Erin Hunter. As of January 2019, over 40 million books have been sold.[3]
Main storyline
The Dawn of the Clans arc
- This is the fifth arc of Warriors. The series revolves around the time prior to and of the origin of the five Clans, and explains how they came to be. It takes place long before any previous arc, even before the start of the Clans.[4] During this arc, several cats journey away from the mountains, and into the forest, in hopes of a more suitable home. However, this group eventually splits off into two groups; Clear Sky's camp and Tall Shadow's camp, lead by Clear Sky and Tall Shadow, respectively. However, the latter has stepped down, leaving Gray Wing in the position as a leader, but they will eventually jointly lead together.[5] Vicky has stated on her Facebook page that she is not involved with Dawn of the Clans, aside from book one, The Sun Trail.[6]
The Sun Trail
- Follow the trail of the rising sun. . .
- For many moons, a tribe of cats has lived peacefully near the top of a mountain. But prey is scarce and seasons are harsh—and their leader fears they will not survive. When a mysterious vision reveals a land filled with food and water, a group of brave young cats sets off in search of a better home.
- But great dangers await them. In this unfamiliar world, faced with loners and fierce rogues all vying for territory and power, the traveling cats must find a new way to live side by side—or risk tearing one another apart.[7]
Thunder Rising
- The mountain cats from the Tribe of Rushing Water followed the Sun Trail to a new territory, convinced that in a land with more prey, their lives would be free from strife. But while no cat has gone hungry, tensions are rising. The once firmly united group has split in two—and a young cat named Thunder is caught in the middle.[8]
The First Battle
- Far too many cats have already been lost to the tension's thorn sharp claws, ripping out former friendships and alliances like leaves.
- The rivalry between Gray Wing and Clear Sky has driven a bitter wedge between the forest cats. As Thunder and Gray Wing struggle to find a peaceful path for the future, tensions are growing. What began as a misunderstanding between two brothers has spread far and wide—and now every mountain cat, rogue, and kittypet in the forest will be forced to pick a side.[9]
The Blazing Star
- In the aftermath of the Great Battle, Tall Shadow's group and Clear Sky's group attempt to make amends with each other to honor the fallen victims of the battle. When the spirit cats ask them to meet at the four trees a moon after the battle, the cats receive a message, telling them to spread like the "Blazing Star". The cats are confused and try to figure out the meaning of the strange omen, only to be side-stepped when One Eye, a vicious rogue joins the forest and takes over Clear Sky's camp. In addition to One Eye's reign, a mysterious plague threatens the moor and woods, which turns fatal. Thanks to the help of recruited rogue cats, the cats figure out what the Blazing Star is: a five-petaled plant that cures the sickness. The two groups manage to heal the sickness with the Blazing Star, but they have one more challenge to tackle - One Eye. The two groups combine - Tall Shadow's group and Clear Sky's group, along with the help of River Ripple. Using Gray Wing's improvision of battle skills, they manage to take down One Eye. Although it seems like their major problems are over, the spirit cats reappear, telling them that although they had overcome many obstacles, they still had not obeyed their message - to grow and spread like the Blazing Star.
A Forest Divided
- The threat from One Eye is gone, but the divisions between the groups are high. Clear Sky is visited by Fluttering Bird, and he misinterprets her message as the groups joining together. However, the other groups are reluctant to agree, and believe they should separate into their own five groups, just like how the Blazing Star is separated into five petals, stretching in different directions. Clear Sky is disappointed at how his plan didn't work, but he eventually establishes his own group, and Tall Shadow, Wind Runner, River Ripple, and Thunder establish their own. Although One Eye is no more, there's another threat lurking on the horizon, and his name is Slash. He kidnaps Clear Sky's mate, Star Flower, and Clear Sky vows to do what he can to get her back.
Path of Stars
- Slash is on the run, and more dangerous as ever. In order to overthrow him, the five groups must join together. They are hesitant to help Clear Sky, but as Slash becomes more vicious and more rogues join him, their way of life may be in danger. Although they are separate, they must combine forces to not only save Star Flower and Clear Sky's unborn kits, but they must be able to save their future.
The Prophecies Begin arc
- This was the group of books that started Warriors. Originally, Into the Wild was planned as a single book, where "Rusty would become Firestar by the end, and that would have been all you’d ever have known about the cats of the Clans." However, the publisher was impressed with it and said there was enough for six books.[10] Thus, the first Warriors books were planned out by Victoria Holmes, and sent to Kate Cary or Cherith Baldry to put into writing, then published under the name Erin Hunter. They have recently added Tui T. Sutherland to the trio to make it a foursome that share the name Erin Hunter.
Into the Wild
- A young kittypet named Rusty enters the forest, where he has heard rumors of wild cats living. He is shocked to meet Graypaw, one of these cats, and even more surprised when Bluestar invites him to live with them and learn their ways. Now Firepaw, an apprentice of ThunderClan, struggles to be accepted by his new Clanmates, and gets more than he bargained for when he uncovers treachery deep in the heart of the Clan...
Fire and Ice
- Firepaw has earned his warrior name, Fireheart, along with his friend Graystripe, and Ravenpaw is finally safe from Tigerclaw's wrath when he escapes to Barley's farm. However, his problems are far from over... he has only just broken the surface of an elaborate cover-up that could be dangerous to the whole Clan, and Bluestar won't listen. On top of that, Graystripe has found a love interest, and it's pulling him away. Yet with the winter chill which has brought illness and death, time is running out for in the midst of it all, a tragic accident befalls one cat, changing their path forever.
Forest of Secrets
- Fireheart is beginning to discover that Tigerclaw isn't the only one with secrets. Graystripe spends all his time trying to keep his forbidden love, the beautiful RiverClan she-cat, Silverstream, hidden from the Clan, and even the leader, Bluestar, might have something she's been hiding. But all secrets have to come out eventually, and when they do, it isn't always good...
Rising Storm
- Now that Tigerclaw's treachery has finally been exposed, Fireheart has been entrusted with the responsibilities of deputy of ThunderClan. It would seem his troubles are over, but Tigerclaw still roams the forest as a rogue, plotting his revenge, and Fireheart's nephew Cloudpaw suddenly vanishes. If that weren't enough, "fire" might not be saving the Clan like it is supposed to... it might just force ThunderClan right out of its home.
A Dangerous Path
- With Tigerstar as the new leader of ShadowClan and Bluestar declaring war with StarClan, their warrior ancestors, Fireheart is leading the Clan himself. As if it weren't hard enough already, prey begins disappearing from the forest, and it becomes clear that none of the other Clans are the culprit; it's a pack of vicious dogs that have acquired a taste for ThunderClan blood.
The Darkest Hour
- After Bluestar's courageous sacrifice to save ThunderClan from the dogs, Fireheart is the new leader of ThunderClan, and takes his new name, Firestar. He thinks that Tigerstar's path of destruction and vengeance is through, but he is wrong - Tigerstar and Leopardstar have combined their Clans to form a deadly alliance called TigerClan. But Tigerstar's own plan might just backfire on him, when he tries to make a deal with the unruly group of rogues bound by no code: BloodClan, which is under the rule of a rogue named Scourge.
The New Prophecy arc
- This arc is a continuation of the first, taking place roughly eighteen moons later.[11] Many cats from the first arc still appear, but the main characters are cats from the younger generation. Originally, only three books were planned, having the arc end when the Clans arrived at the lake. However, the publisher requested three more volumes,[12] so the total number was six, like the first arc.
Midnight
- It is a time of relative peace among the four Clans of the forest. Many moons have passed since the ordeal with BloodClan, and the Clans have had few quarrels since then. However, Brambleclaw, the eldest son of Tigerstar, receives a mysterious prophecy telling him to go on a journey with cats from each of the other Clans. They do not know what awaits them at the end, but when they find "Midnight" as they have been told, they learn something that might just spell out doom for all of the Clans.
Moonrise
- As the journeying cats head back home to share their grim news, they choose a different route: through the rocky mountain peaks. Along the way, they meet another group of cats, different from anything they have ever known, who call themselves the Tribe of Rushing Water. Meanwhile, back in the forest, the Clans have noticed an increase in Twoleg presence. Not only that, but there has been poisoned prey, and many cats suddenly vanishing. As leaf-bare sets in, starvation becomes a real threat to all the Clans. The journeying cats must return quickly to help save their friends and family, but the Tribe cats have their own problems. Problems that they need one of the journeying cats to solve.
Dawn
- The journeying cats have finally returned after their harrowing travels and brought back their grim news. It is worse than they thought - their Clans are already starving and struggling to survive as Twolegs destroy the forest around them. Their only option might be to find a new home, but some cats are less than eager to venture into the unknown. What dangers might await them along the way? Could they find a home that is as good as their previous one? More importantly, will they be able to find a home safe from the destructive Twolegs at all?
Starlight
- After a long, dangerous journey, the Clans have found a new home by a lake, and the journey has cemented them together as they worked for their common cause. Now that they have settled down, though, newly forged bonds are ripped apart as the united Clans split into four again. Although the Twolegs and their dreadful machines are nowhere to be seen, new troubles await them at their new home... if it really is meant to be their new home.
Twilight
- Things seem to have finally calmed down for the four Clans. They have settled into their new homes, found the Moonpool to replace the Moonstone, and the rebellion started by Mudclaw is not only over, it has provided them with a place to hold Gatherings. And so, the warriors begin to settle down themselves, with mates. But not so for Leafpool - as the apprentice medicine cat of ThunderClan she's sworn never to love another cat. But when her sister drifts away from her, and even StarClan seem to be turning their backs on her, she might just take an opportunity that presents itself... and her choice could be one of the most important decisions of her life. And it could not have come at a worse time, for just when she is forced to decide, a nasty surprise shows up for ThunderClan.
Sunset
- ThunderClan is devastated from the badger attack. They have lost an experienced medicine cat, many good warriors, and their camp has been ravaged. However, help shows up from unexpected places, and Leafpool realizes that her loyalty truly lies with her Clan, not with her love. It would seem that all the enemies have finally stopped attacking, but one final cat reveals their deadly ambition... a cat Brambleclaw would have trusted with his life.
The Power of Three arc
- This arc picks up roughly nine moons after the New Prophecy Arc,[13] and once again features a new generation of cats. It revolves around the mysterious prophecy given to Firestar, "There will be Three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws."
The Sight
- Hollykit, Lionkit, and Jaykit are the young kits of Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight, and quite close as siblings. Though their interests differ, with Hollykit wanting to become a medicine cat apprentice, Jaykit determined to become a warrior, and Lionkit already a good fighter, they still rely on each other and know they share some special bond. But when they become apprentices, their journeys are not as smooth as they had hoped; Jaypaw struggles to overcome his blindness and stay a warrior apprentice, while Hollypaw finds being a medicine cat more difficult than she had thought. They might have to admit to themselves that they are not on their destined paths, and work in the areas of their distinct talents.
Dark River
- Lionpaw tests the boundaries between the Clans with a new forbidden friend whilst honing his battle skills with the help of a secret mentor, but finds himself forced to choose between the two. Hollypaw becomes concerned with the problems of an enemy Clan whilst Jaypaw struggles to understand his connection with StarClan and explores his newly-found powers. When the three find themselves trapped in some secret tunnels with WindClan cats, they must find a way out if they are to have any hope of avoiding battle between the Clans.
Outcast
- The Tribe of Rushing Water needs the Clans' help desperately, so Talon and Night journey to ThunderClan to ask for help. When they arrive ThunderClan welcomes them and agrees to help. Lionpaw with Brambleclaw and Hollypaw with Squirrelflight go to ShadowClan and WindClan respectively to fetch Tawnypelt and Crowfeather, whom reluctantly brings Breezepaw along. They set off with Jaypaw and the Tribe cats. Can the Clan cats assist the Tribe in dealing with the rogues threatening their home, or will they be forced to leave the mountains forever?
Eclipse
- Lionpaw, Jaypaw and Hollypaw are faced with the problem of an outsider named Sol, who seems to know all about them and the prophecy. While they search for the answers they seek, he delivers a shocking premonition about the sun vanishing, (hence the name of the book, Eclipse) which even StarClan have not foreseen. When his words prove true, battle between all four Clans breaks out and some warriors lose their faith in StarClan forever.
Long Shadows
- Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, who are now warriors, and Jaypaw are still struggling to unravel the secrets of their prophecy. As Sol takes power over ShadowClan's faith in their ancestors, Tawnypelt and her kits turn to ThunderClan for help. With the help of three newfound friends, Jaypaw, Hollyleaf, and Lionblaze must try to restore ShadowClan's belief in StarClan. But an unexpected grudge threatens to reveal itself, and the three prophesied cats find their identity at risk.
Sunrise
- Every cat believes that Sol murdered Ashfur and faced with these accusations, Firestar soon sends his warriors to find Sol at the sun-drown-place. Their quest leads them to the Big Twolegplace, where they find a group of cats led by a loner named Jingo. Sol has tormented these cats before, and, with the help of Jingo, the questing cats track him down. Meanwhile, back home, Jayfeather struggles to find out the identity of his and his siblings' real parents, and uncover the secrets that have been kept from them all their lives...
The Omen of the Stars arc
- Omen of the Stars is more of a direct continuation from the Power of Three, keeping some of the same main characters but also having some new viewpoints. It takes place six moons after The Power of Three ends.[14]
The Fourth Apprentice
- The Clans are suffering from a severe drought and tensions are rising. Jayfeather and Lionblaze mourn the loss of their sister but soon discover the third cat in the prophecy: Dovepaw. She begins to learn how to use her power and accompanies the patrol of all four Clans upstream to find out what is preventing the flow of water to the lake and save their Clanmates back home. Once again, cats of rival Clans must learn to put their differences behind them for the sake of every cat.
Fading Echoes
- The water having been returned to the lake, the Clans are getting on with their lives, but while Dovepaw struggles to put her newly-formed friendships aside in her loyalty to her own Clan, there are greater troubles on the horizon. The Dark Forest is recruiting living cats to aid them in their war against StarClan, and a jealous and stubborn Ivypaw finds herself in the midst of it. With the threat of battle looming, these cats need to decide with whom their loyalties lie.
Night Whispers
- The deadly battle with ShadowClan is over, and both Clans are suffering from the results. Ivypaw falls deeper into Tigerstar's trap, Littlecloud falls deathly ill, and Dovepaw discovers a forbidden friend (or maybe more than that). When each medicine cat receives an omen that their Clan must stand alone to face the danger, the threat of an upcoming battle is almost here, and friendships may be destroyed in the process.
Sign of the Moon
- Jayfeather, Lionblaze and the newly named Dovewing fight to maintain the uneasy peace among the Clans. But as a harsh leaf-bare continues to grip the territories, Jayfeather is summoned to the mountains by a desperate plea from the origins of the prophecy - the Tribe of Rushing Water stands on the brink of being lost forever.
The Forgotten Warrior
- Sol has returned and he is welcomed by Firestar because the Clan believes he saved Poppyfrost's kits, Cherrypaw and Molepaw, from a fox, but it is revealed he is not trying to help ThunderClan, but endanger the Clan.
- Sol soon goes to WindClan and plots with them against ThunderClan. They chase Dovewing and Ivypool into the tunnels where they find Hollyleaf. Hollyleaf goes back to ThunderClan and teaches the cats how to fight in tunnels. WindClan attacks, but fails to win the fight. Hollyleaf and Dovewing attack Sol and leave him terribly injured, but let him free because of the warrior code.
The Last Hope
- "The end of the stars draws near. Three must become four to battle the darkness that lasts forever." Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovewing must search for the fourth cat that fulfills this prophecy. No cat can be trusted as some take the side of the Clans, as others take the side of the Dark Forest. A tale of intensity, friendship, loyalty, and in some cases, backstab. Omen of the Stars concludes with this sure hit to Warriors readers.
The A Vision of Shadows arc
- This next arc of Warriors follows the children of Bramblestar and Squirrelflight, Alderheart and Sparkpelt, as they journey through their early lives. Alderheart has his heart set on becoming a warrior, but things soon change and he decides to become a medicine cat. His sister, Sparkpelt, trains to become a warrior. After given a sign by StarClan, the young son of ThunderClan's leader and deputy sets out to try and right an ancient wrong, by bringing SkyClan back to the lake. Troubles soon arise from this well-meaning action, and it causes the almost-destruction of one of the five Clans.
The Apprentice's Quest
- Alderpaw, the son of Bramblestar and Squirrelflight, focuses his path on becoming a medicine cat until he is called to find the long lost Clan of SkyClan. He journeys with ThunderClan cats to find SkyClan, only to see that it isn't. They are driven away from the "fake" SkyClan, their journey to find the real SkyClan a failure. However, not all is lost, as Alderpaw and Needlepaw find something that could prove to help the four Clans of the lake—two orphaned kits, who are given the names Violetkit and Twigkit.
Thunder and Shadow
- The two kits that Alderpaw and Needlepaw found on the way back from their journey to find SkyClan, Violetkit and Twigkit, now reside in ShadowClan and ThunderClan, respectively. Twigkit finds her home in ThunderClan with Alderpaw to be quite fun, although Violetkit is finding it very hard to fit in with her ShadowClan family. Her only friend is the cat that found her, and while she misses her sister, she finds that Needlepaw is turning out to be her only kin that she has. With the threat from Darktail and his rogues mounting, things are getting harder for ShadowClan to stay true to the warrior code and themselves. Many of ShadowClan's cats join them, including Needlepaw and a newly named Violetpaw, forcing Rowanstar out of ShadowClan. Only three cats stay true to the code, and Rowanstar, Tawnypelt, and Tigerheart travel to ThunderClan to seek shelter and a home.
Shattered Sky
- Although Darktail and his rogues pose a threat to everyone, WindClan leader Onestar stubbornly refuses to help, backing out of a planned battle. Alderheart firmly believes they need to find SkyClan to drive away Darktail, and Twigpaw is convinced that she and Violetpaw have kin there. Not everyone thinks they need to find SkyClan though, which presses Twigpaw to run away to find her family. Meanwhile, Darktail also takes over RiverClan, and eventually Violetpaw must free the cats from their bondage. Twigpaw is successful in bringing SkyClan back, and Onestar reveals the truth about him and Darktail. All five Clans fight the rogues and are triumphant in driving them out. Now they must find a spot for SkyClan to live.
Darkest Night
- Darktail is dead, but tensions are still high among the Clans. SkyClan must find a way to live alongside the other Clans, RiverClan has closed its borders, and ShadowClan is on its last legs. SkyClan shares some of ShadowClan's problems, and they must find some of their missing members to rebuild their Clan. Twigpaw and Violetpaw must figure out where they truly belong: with their kin, or separated by borders.
River of Fire
- SkyClan has taken its rightful place by the lake, although some cats are not happy about it. Tensions are high, with some cats saying that SkyClan should leave and go back to where they came from. Violetshine, now deciding to live with SkyClan, learns to adjust to life with her newly found kin, and struggles to keep her bond with her sister, who chose to go back to ThunderClan. Meanwhile, ShadowClan falls further apart, with them taking refuge with SkyClan.
The Raging Storm
- SkyClan's place by the lake is in jeopardy, and the Clans cannot agree on what should be done. Some cats still say SkyClan should leave, but not all think like that. Many disagree, saying that StarClan wanted SkyClan by the lake. Tigerstar and ShadowClan, however, disagree. The new ShadowClan leader's rise to power brings a whole new assortment of problems, the lack of territory for all five Clans.
The The Broken Code arc
Lost Stars
- For the first time, all five warrior Clans have settled into their true homes in the territory around the lake. But when a shockingly harsh winter descends on the forest, a new darkness begins to spread—a shadow that threatens a beloved Clan leader, the cats' connection with their ancestors in StarClan, and the warrior code itself.
The Silent Thaw
- When the ThunderClan leader, Bramblestar, starts to behave oddly after losing one of his nine lives, suspicion quickly spreads across Clan borders. And after a strange apparition causes unrest in SkyClan and ShadowClan, each warrior must decide where their allegiances lie—with their Clan, or the warrior code itself.
Veil of Shadows
- After losing one of his nine lives, ThunderClan's leader, Bramblestar, is intent on rooting out and exiling codebreakers—cats he claims are traitors to the warrior code. But some cats know the truth: something went wrong when he lost a life. This isn't the real Bramblestar, and his true spirit is desperate to return to its rightful place ...before the rising tension among the five Clans erupts into outright war.
Darkness Within
- Exiled after a battle that left all five Clans devastated, ThunderClan's loyal deputy, Squirrelflight, must bring to light an earth-shattering truth: the identity of the cat ruling ThunderClan while wearing Bramblestar's face. With tensions among the Clans at a breaking point, another battle looms, and even Squirrelflight may not be able to ensure Bramblestar has a body to return to. If he returns at all...
Super Editions
- The Super Editions are longer, special volumes that explore specific times or characters of the Warriors books. They are part of the same plotline as the main books, but have not been released in chronological order.
Firestar's Quest
- Now the leader of ThunderClan, Firestar is handed the task of restoring a lost and scattered Clan by mystery ancestors. Along with his mate, Sandstorm, he makes a long journey and discovers the lost Clan. Upon arrival they realize that their task may not be as simple as it first appeared. With a long-standing threat hanging in the air, Firestar must unearth the secrets of the old SkyClan and help defend the new Clan from an old enemy.
- If anything goes wrong SkyClan could be lost... forever.
Bluestar's Prophecy
- Set in the moons preceding Into the Wild, Bluestar's journey from a tiny kit to ThunderClan's most powerful leader is revealed. But the journey to leadership isn't easy. One bloodthirsty battle, one vicious cat and one forbidden romance will threaten to stand in her way.
SkyClan's Destiny
- This book chronicles SkyClan's life after Firestar and Sandstorm left. For Leafstar, leading a Clan isn't easy, but a friend slowly becoming a romance, a deputy with questionable loyalty, and a group of cats with unknown motives, new and hard times lie on the horizon, and a battle may need to commence if SkyClan is to survive.
Crookedstar's Promise
- This book follows the life of RiverClan leader Crookedstar, who, after his crippling accident, makes a promise to put his Clan above all else. What seemed like such a simple promise grew and grew until he and the ones he loves suffer for it.
Yellowfang's Secret
- This book follows the life of Yellowfang - from kithood to medicine cat, her life in ShadowClan, her pain of losing her kits and mate, her exile and her new life in ThunderClan.
Tallstar's Revenge
- This super edition follows legendary WindClan leader Tallstar and his journey from kithood to leadership. This shows his trials and troubles, starting from when he was just a small kit in the nursery, to him exploring way beyond Clan boundaries, and discovering who he truly is.
Bramblestar's Storm
- This book is after the Omen of the Stars arc, featuring Bramblestar, the new leader of ThunderClan as his leadership skills are put to the test; leading them through a new, unknown threat.
Moth Flight's Vision
- This Super Edition follows WindClan's first medicine cat, Moth Flight, on a quest that changes the shape of the warrior Clans forever. The five warrior Clans are newly formed, and the forest is at peace—but in WindClan, one young cat is troubled by strange visions that will lead her to a destiny no cat could have predicted.
Hawkwing's Journey
- This Super Edition follows a young cat named Hawkwing, who lives in modern day SkyClan. When a mysterious new prophecy, dangerous threats and undetermined destinies arise, Hawkwing must find his path— and his Clan's—before SkyClan is destroyed once again.
Tigerheart's Shadow
- This Super Edition begins when Dovewing reveals to Tigerheart that she's expecting his kits. The warrior is torn between helping ShadowClan— which may be in danger— or his mate, who has left on her own journey. He must find a way to support his mate and kits while his Clan's seemingly dark destiny looms above him.
Crowfeather's Trial
- In this Super Edition, set just after the events of Omen of the Stars, WindClan warrior Crowfeather must conquer the ghosts of his past to make way for his Clan’s future.
- When a terrible threat rises within WindClan’s territory, it heightens tensions that are already growing in the wake of the battle with the Dark Forest. Crowfeather is caught between his son, Breezepelt, and their Clanmates…but with the Clan in danger, the time for doubt is over.[15]
Squirrelflight's Hope
- In this Super Edition, set just after the events of A Vision of Shadows, ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight is caught between her conscience and her Clan.
- Though all five Clans have settled into equally divided territories around the lake, tensions are rising over the new borders. And when a group of rogue cats move in just beyond Clan boundaries, drawing the Clans’ frustration, Squirrelflight must choose between her duty as ThunderClan’s deputy and her desire to do what’s right.[16]
Graystripe's Vow
- In this Super Edition, set during the events of The Broken Code, respected ThunderClan warrior Graystripe seeks a path to the Clan’s future by returning to his past—and the Moonstone in the Clans’ old forest territory.
- Graystripe served ThunderClan for many moons before retiring to the elders’ den. As Firestar’s most trusted friend and deputy, Graystripe promised that he would never abandon his home. But as new tensions strain ThunderClan, Graystripe will need to call on all of his long history, leaving ThunderClan behind in hopes of finding an answer that might save it.[17]
Novellas
- The Warriors Novellas are short eBooks, usually only 10 chapters long. Each book can be found on online eBooks stores, but are only printed in packs of three books. They explore one specific character of the Warriors books. They are part of the same plotline as the main books, but have not been released in chronological order.
The Untold Stories
Hollyleaf's Story
- When Hollyleaf disappeared in the tunnels by the Lake, ThunderClan believed she was gone forever. But her adventure was only beginning. . . .
- Lost and lonely, Hollyleaf soon meets a mysterious cat named Fallen Leaves, who teaches her how to live in the tunnels. Hollyleaf tries to be happy, but she can't help wondering if leaving her Clanmates was the right choice. Hollyleaf knows she's a ThunderClan cat at heart, but can she ever truly go back?[18]
Mistystar's Omen
- A devastating challenge for the new leader of RiverClan . . .
- In this original Warriors novella, when Leopardstar loses her ninth life, her longtime deputy, Mistyfoot, steps up to receive her new name—Mistystar—and lead her Clan through a troublesome time. But Mistystar is about to discover a shocking secret about RiverClan, and her leadership is plunged into crisis as soon as it begins.[19]
Cloudstar's Journey
- In this original Warriors novella, Cloudstar, leader of SkyClan, has watched over his Clanmates at the edge of the forest for many long seasons. But Twolegs are encroaching on SkyClan's land and SkyClan is in danger of being driven away. Cloudstar is forced to turn to the other Clans for help—but will they be willing to come to SkyClan's rescue?[20]
Tales from the Clans
Tigerclaw's Fury
- What happened after Tigerclaw left ThunderClan-and what led to his acceptance to ShadowClan? Discover the story behind Tigerclaw's rise to power as leader of ShadowClan. Cast out of ThunderClan as a traitor, Tigerclaw will not rest until he has his revenge on Bluestar, Fireheart, and the rest of his former Clanmates. But first he must become Tigerstar of ShadowClan. . . . [21]
Leafpool's Wish
- Discover the thrilling story behind Leafpool's greatest secret.
- Leafpool always knew medicine cats weren't meant for love . . . until she fell for the WindClan warrior Crowfeather. Now she's determined to keep their kits a secret. But to fool all of ThunderClan, she'll need help—from her sister Squirrelflight, and perhaps even from StarClan. . . . [22]
Dovewing's Silence
- Discover what happened to Dovewing after the events of the fourth Warriors arc, Omen of the Stars. The Dark Forest has been defeated—but Dovewing's powers are gone. Will she able to adjust to life as an ordinary warrior?[23]
Shadows of the Clans
Mapleshade's Vengeance
- In this novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the sinister past of one of the most treacherous cats in the Dark Forest.
- Long before she troubled the dreams of Crookedstar or Tigerclaw, Mapleshade was a warrior of ThunderClan. But then the Clans cast her out as a traitor—and she vowed to seek her revenge...[24]
Goosefeather's Curse
- In this novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover how Goosefeather learned of his dark and terrible future.
- Goosefeather is destined to be a medicine cat unlike any ThunderClan has ever known—but will he ever come to terms with a gift that feels like a curse?[25]
Ravenpaw's Farewell
- In this novella from the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, follow Ravenpaw on his final adventure.
- Since Ravenpaw chose to leave his life as a warrior behind, he has lived for many happy moons on the farm near the Clans’ old forest territories. But now two kits in need will send him on one last journey—in search of a long-lost warrior Clan.[26]
Legends of the Clans
Spottedleaf's Heart
- The young apprentice Spottedpaw is determined to become a warrior...until she realizes that to save her Clan, she must become its next medicine cat.[27]
Pinestar's Choice
- Discover what drove Pinestar, once leader of ThunderClan, to abandon the warrior code, betray his Clan, and become a kittypet on his last life.[28]
Thunderstar's Echo
- In the earliest days of ThunderClan, its first leader faces down a new threat—and forges a new tradition for all the warrior Clans.[28]
Path of a Warrior
Redtail's Debt
- A ThunderClan warrior who dared to stand in the way of the ambitious cat who would become Tigerstar...
Tawnypelt's Clan
- A ShadowClan deputy who made the difficult decision to step down for the good of her Clan...
Shadowstar's Life
- A brave warrior who was the first leader to lose her ninth life...
A Warrior's Spirit
Pebbleshine's Kits
- A SkyClan warrior who lost her way during her Clan’s journey to the lake...
Tree's Roots
- The origins of the cat with an unusual ability to speak to the dead...
Mothwing's Secret
- A new medicine cat’s winding path to her ultimate destiny...
A Warrior's Choice
Daisy's Kin
- Coming Soon
Blackfoot's Reckoning
- Coming Soon
Spotfur's Rebellion
- Coming Soon
Companion books
The Field Guides
- The Field Guides do not have a storyline, but rather, act as references for the main series, offering facts and viewpoints not available in the normal plotline.
Secrets of the Clans
- A field guide to the Clans. This book includes information on important Clan leaders and medicine cats, personal tours of all the Clans, list of herbs, insights on prophecies, Clan mythology, and extra information about all the Clans, the Tribe, loners, kittypets, rogues, and BloodClan.
Cats of the Clans
- Rock tells three kits, Mosskit, from ThunderClan, Adderkit, from WindClan, and Blossomkit, from ShadowClan, about the most prominent figures in each of the Clans.
Code of the Clans
- Leafpool leads the reader into the history of the Clans, explaining the Warrior Code and telling the stories that led to its existence.
Battles of the Clans
- From the most famous battles to the very techniques used to win, Battles of the Clans includes tales of all the best battles seen in Warriors. It includes ThunderClan's famous Lightning Strike, ShadowClan's Night Ambush, RiverClan's Water Maneuvers, WindClan's secret underground tunneling and SkyClan's famous Skydrop.
Enter the Clans
- This book is a combination of both Secrets of the Clans and Code of the Clans, detailing deep, in-depth view of the Clan's secrets in the Secrets of the Clans section, and offering back stories and examples of broken codes in the Code of the Clans section. Enter the Clans also offers teasers to two new stories:The Empty City, the first book in Erin Hunter's new series, Survivors, and teasers to Yellowfang's Secret.
The Warriors Guide
- The Warriors Guide is a Barnes & Noble exclusive Warriors book.
- Now the truth can be revealed. Look within to find: The mystical origins and secret legends of the Clans; An insiders' tour of the Clan camps and territories; The histories and characters of each Clan; Information about their leaders and medicine cats; Knowledge of cats outside the Clans; The tenets of the warrior code; Prophecies and omens, and how they have been fulfilled; and many more truths about the secrets, beliefs, and daily lives of the cats of the Clans. [29]
Warriors: The Ultimate Guide
- An ultimate guide for Warriors has been confirmed, and the news was sent out in an AuthorTracker email. There was a contest for it that ended on April 4, in which Warriors fans can enter to get their name featured in the dedication page.[30] It details more than seventy-five cats in profiles,[31] ranging from the main five Clans, to the Tribe, to cats outside of these groups, and even to the Early Settlers of the Clans.[32] It gives one an insider look of each Clan and group, as well details the nine lives ceremonies of Tigerstar and Bramblestar.[31]
Warriors graphic novels
A variety of graphic novels drawn in manga style, going along with the main storyline and exploring some untold stories that never got a chance to be seen in the main books. They are written by Dan Jolley and the art is drawn by a team of artists.[source?]
Stand-alone
The Rise of Scourge
- Scourge is well-known as the evil villain who killed Tigerstar and threatened all four Clans, but how did his blood-lust begin? And who is really to blame? All that is answered right here!
Graystripe's Adventure arc
- This arc follows what happened to Graystripe after he was captured by Twolegs in Dawn.
The Lost Warrior
- A few moons after Graystripe was kidnapped by Twolegs, Graystripe has become a kittypet, a prisoner in a Twoleg nest. Graystripe longs for ThunderClan and tries to escape and find his home, but he was unsuccessful. Later, he meets Millie, a kittypet. She becomes interested in the Clans and becomes Graystripe's friend.
Warrior's Refuge
- Graystripe's journey with Millie to find the Clans has just begun! But they are farther away from home than they realize. When a group of barn cats offer them refuge, the travelers realize their world isn't the only one turned upside down.
Warrior's Return
- Graystripe and Millie find ThunderClan's old territory destroyed by Twolegs. As the two travelers head towards the sun-drown-place, they meet a cat named Diesel. When Millie shows signs of affection towards him, Graystripe's jealousy threatens to break the two travelers apart. Will they reach the Clans? And what will they find if they do?
The Tigerstar and Sasha arc
- These three books explore the relationship between the powerful leader Tigerstar and his rogue mate, Sasha.
Into the Woods
- A kittypet named Sasha has been abandoned by her Twoleg owner, and when she escapes to try to find him, she is exposed to the warriors world. After going into the forest and meeting a mysterious cat named Pine, who tells her of the rogue Clan cats that live nearby, she decides to take a look. There, she meets Tigerstar, a handsome tom who trains her in the ways of a warrior before bringing her back to ShadowClan. But when Sasha hears of Tigerstar's evil plan to rule the entire forest, she must choose between what's right and the cat she has come to love...
Escape from the Forest
- After choosing between the love of her life and what she knows to be right, Sasha runs from the forest with fear that Tigerstar is following her. He haunts her dreams and clouds her mind, and she cannot escape him despite her efforts. Sasha discovers that life as a rogue is much harder than she imagined it to be, and she begins to lose hope. And to make matters worse, she's now harboring a dark secret...
Return to the Clans
- Sasha is back and with three new additions to the family. Hawk, Moth and Tadpole are her only memories of their father, Tigerstar. She's finally back with the Clans, but Tigerstar is dead. Sasha knows that if her kits are going to be safe without being judged for their heritage, she has to leave. Sasha eventually finds herself in RiverClan. The cats welcome them there and train her kits to be warriors, but the longing to travel is tugging at her paws. Where does she belong?
The Ravenpaw's Path arc
- These mangas tell the story of Ravenpaw, who became a loner after leaving ThunderClan.
Shattered Peace
- It's been many moons since Ravenpaw escaped from the forest and Tigerstar's eyes. He and his friend Barley welcome in a band of rogues, but there's something darkly strange about them. Barley is the only one who seems to notice, as Ravenpaw is blinded by his memories of his Clan days. But by the time his eyes open, will it already be too late?
A Clan in Need
- Ravenpaw and Barley have been driven away from their farm by a band of rogues. Now the two loners have no choice but to turn to ThunderClan - led by Firestar. As much as Firestar and the warriors would love to help their friends, ThunderClan is having problems of their own. BloodClan cats have been raiding hunting patrols and stealing ThunderClan prey and the Clan is going hungry. Barley is the only one who knows how BloodClan operates and he must contact his sister to take down their leaders, who are his brothers. Ravenpaw, Barley, his sister Violet, and ThunderClan are the only cats who can put an end to BloodClan... permanently.
The Heart of a Warrior
- BloodClan are defeated and Ravenpaw and Barley are ready to return to their home. Despite the help of a patrol sent by Firestar, Ravenpaw is under no illusions that chasing out the invaders will be an easy task. He must search deep inside himself for the courage he was born with: the courage and bravery of a true warrior.
The SkyClan and the Stranger arc
- This manga arc follows SkyClan and the experience they have with a new arrival. This arc takes place during The New Prophecy.[33]
The Rescue
- Leafstar is now expecting kits, but she is worried how it will affect her Clan. She is not only worried about her unborn children, but about a secret that the new apprentices are harboring. It could endanger SkyClan in ways she couldn't have imagined.
Beyond the Code
- After he rescues her and her kits from his Twoleg's nest, Leafstar invites Sol into her Clan, but inviting him nearly causes SkyClan's destruction, and Leafstar has to find out whether she can trust him or not- before it's too late.
After the Flood
- Leafstar has been wary of Sol ever since he joined SkyClan, and the longer he stays in the Clan's midst, the more Leafstar's suspicion of him grows. When Sol's actions threaten disaster, Leafstar must find a way to protect her Clanmates‒no matter the cost.
List of books by chronology and release
| Chronology | Arc | Release | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Trail | 2013-03-05 | ||
| Thunder Rising | 2013-11-05 | ||
| The First Battle | 2014-04-08 | ||
| The Blazing Star | 2014-11-04 | ||
| A Forest Divided | 2015-04-07 | ||
| Path of Stars | 2015-09-01 | ||
| 2015-11-03 | |||
| Thunderstar's Echo | 2017-04-11 | Clarissa | |
| Shadowstar's Life | 2019-04-09 | Clarissa | |
| Cloudstar's Journey | 2013-01-29 | ||
| Mapleshade's Vengeance | 2015-03-24 | ||
| Pinestar's Choice | 2017-04-11 | ||
| Goosefeather's Curse | 2015-09-01 | ||
| 2013-07-02 | |||
| 2012-10-09 | |||
| 2011-07-05 | |||
| 2009-07-28 | |||
| Spottedleaf's Heart | 2017-04-11 | ||
| Redtail's Debt | 2019-04-09 | Clarissa | |
| 2003-01-21 | |||
| 2003-05-27 | |||
| 2003-10-14 | |||
| 2004-01-06 | |||
| Tigerclaw's Fury | 2014-01-28 | ||
| 2008-09-02 | |||
| 2004-06-01 | |||
| 2008-06-24 | |||
| 2004-10-04 | |||
| 2008-12-23 | |||
| 2007-08-21 | |||
| 2009-06-09 | |||
| 2020-02-06 | |||
| Mothwing's Secret | 2020-04-07 | Clarissa | |
| 2009-11-24 | |||
| 2010-03-23 | |||
| 2010-08-03 | |||
| 2010-08-03 | |||
| 2005-05-10 | |||
| 2005-08-02 | |||
| 2005-12-17 | |||
| 2006-04-04 | |||
| 2007-04-24 | |||
| 2006-08-22 | |||
| 2006-12-26 | |||
| Leafpool's Wish | 2014-04-22 | ||
| 2007-12-26 | |||
| 2008-04-22 | |||
| 2007-04-24 | |||
| 2007-12-26 | |||
| 2008-04-22 | |||
| 2011-07-05 | |||
| 2011-11-22 | |||
| 2012-04-03 | |||
| 2008-09-02 | |||
| 2008-11-25 | |||
| 2009-04-21 | |||
| 2012-03-13 | |||
| 2009-11-24 | |||
| 2012-09-11 | |||
| 2010-03-23 | |||
| 2010-11-23 | |||
| 2011-04-05 | |||
| 2011-11-22 | |||
| Ravenpaw's Farewell | 2016-01-26 | ||
| 2012-04-03 | |||
| Dovewing's Silence | 2014-11-04 | ||
| Crowfeather's Trial | 2018-09-04 | ||
| Tree's Roots | 2020-04-07 | Clarissa | |
| Bramblestar's Storm | 2014-08-26 | ||
| Hawkwing's Journey | 2016-11-01 | ||
| Pebbleshine's Kits | 2020-04-07 | ||
| The Apprentice's Quest | 2016-03-15 | ||
| Thunder and Shadow | 2016-09-06 | ||
| Shattered Sky | 2017-04-11 | ||
| Darkest Night | 2017-11-07 | ||
| Tigerheart's Shadow | 2017-09-05 | ||
| River of Fire | 2018-04-10 | ||
| Tawnypelt's Clan | 2019-04-09 | Clarissa | |
| The Raging Storm | 2018-11-06 | ||
| Squirrelflight's Hope | 2019-09-03 | ||
| TBC | 2019-04-09 | ||
| TBC | 2019-10-29 | ||
| TBC | 2020-04-07 | ||
| Daisy's Kin | 2021 | Unknown | |
| TBC | 2020-11-10 | ||
| TBC | 2021-04-06 | ||
| TBC | Unknown | ||
| 2007-05-29 | |||
| 2008-06-24 | |||
| 2009-06-09 | |||
| 2010-06-01 | |||
| 2010-06-26 | |||
| 2013-11-05 |
List of cancelled titles
- Allegiances of the Clans[34]
Trivia
- The New Prophecy was originally called The Next Generation.[35]
- Warriors has been translated into 27 languages.[36]
- Vicky thinks there could be more field guides.[37]
- She later says she thinks there won't be any more field guides.[38]
- Vicky expects there to be updated Super Edition covers.[39]
- Vicky has announced on her Facebook wall that a film studio called Alibaba Pictures has bought the right to make a film for Warriors.[40] They have teamed up with producer David Heyman.[41]
See also
Notes and references
- ↑ amazon.com describes the series of children's books, intended for the 9-12 year age group
- ↑ Information from harpercollins.com
- ↑ Information from kidscreen.com
- ↑ Revealed in Thunder Rising, page back cover
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 178
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on:the Official Warrior Cats Website
- ↑ Revealed on:the Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on:the Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed in an :Author Chat
- ↑ The book states that 12 moons have passed between The Darkest Hour and Midnight. However, The Darkest Hour ends in late leaf-bare and Midnight starts in late greenleaf, so the time skip is rather 18 moons
- ↑ TV Tropes
- ↑ Chapter 11 of Sunset states that it is mid-newleaf and Chapter 1 of The Sight states that it is leaf-bare making a nine moon time gap
- ↑ The blurb of Sunrise states that it takes place in leaf-bare and it is mentioned to be greenleaf in the first chapter of The Fourth Apprentice resulting in a six moon time gap
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins' website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins' website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins' website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins website
- ↑ Revealed on Harpercollins' website
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on Barnes and Noble website
- ↑ Revealed on The official Warriors website
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page blurb
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, Table of Contents
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Cancellation announced in Erin Hunter Chat 7
- ↑ Revealed on Warriors Wish
- ↑ Revealed on Kate's Facebook.
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on AV Club
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