Warriors: Enter the Clans

Warriors: Field Guide #1,3

by Erin Hunter

Contains the complete text of both Secret of the Clans and Code of the Clans.

Welcome to the world of ThunderClan, RiverClan, ShadowClan, WindClan, and SkyClan. . . .

Here, the secrets behind the Clans are revealed. Find out how apprentices learn to fight, hunt, and help their Clans. Explore the territories with an insiders-only tour. Discover the origins of the warrior code, which governs how Clan cats live side by side in times of war and peace.

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Animals, Fiction, Cats, Childrens, Guides

380 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 26, 2012

About the author

Erin Hunter is the pseudonym of five people: Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui T. Sutherland, Gillian Philip, and Inbali Iserles, as well as editor Victoria Holmes. Together, they write the Warriors series as well as the Seekers and Survivors series. Erin Hunter is working on a new series now called Bravelands.

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having a great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior, shaped by her interest in astronomy and standing stones.

Reviews

[Jane Lebak · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is ONLY "Code of the Clans" and "Secret of the Clans" under one cover. There's no indication on the Kobobooks site or Goodreads blurb that this book contains no new material.

So my daughter (who is the one who read this book) suggests a two-star rating due to the deceptive marketing. She paid $7 for a book which she already owned because it wasn't made clear to her what exactly it was. Her comment: It says on the cover "includes it" but doesn't add "and nothing else."

If the publisher ever checks reviews: my daughter is a huge Warriors fan. She got a Kobo ereader just to get copies of these ebooks, and she looks forward to every new book. She can tell you the release dates of all the upcoming books. She's a member of the forum. And now she's very disappointed in the franchise because she feels taken advantage of. Is that really how you want to treat your loyal fans?

[Michelle Kobus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warriors: Enter the Clans, by Erin Hunter, is a compilation/omnibus containing the field guides Secrets of the Clans and Code of the Clans.

Secrets of the Clans is a "guided tour" of the Clans; you are introduced to a different Clan cat in each section who tells about the layout of their territories, both in the old forest and near the lake; what they hunt and how; Ceremonies; Prophecies; Mythology and why their Clan is the "best" (to name but a few sections). Very little new info, but a cute jaunt down memory lane.

Code of the Clans takes us through the 15 sections of the Warrior Code by illustrating each tenant with a story (usually around 3 to 7 pages long) from Warrior history on how such a rule came to be; even includes a short section on proposed Codes that never saw the light of day. This one was definitely the more interesting to read, though since it contained a good bit of new material. However it did contain a flaw or two in relation to the main series: Skyclan, the real fifth Clan (not Starclan) is not remembered as ever being part of the forest because they were pushed out long before any of the cats alive in the original series, and the cats who did the pushing were so ashamed of what they did, they did a sort of cover-up by never including Skyclan in any of their history and lore. This chapter of history is relayed in the Warriors Super Edition: Firestar's Quest (who even then, does not make his Clan privy to such knowledge). Thus, it does not fit for this book to have a story of Skyclan being one of the stories behind one of the Codes. Their is no reason to believe they weren't behind this change to the Code, but the forest Cats would not know it, even if it was true; because, as I said, forest Cats did not know about them since long ago. It is nice to hear about them, don't get me wrong, it just doesn't fit to have Leafpool to tell their legend when she has never been privy to their knowledge, nor does she seem to act as if Skyclan was a recent revelation to her. She narrates as if it just...is.

Both good books, if not great, but still pleasant to read never-the-less.

[Eva Muller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the book helped me understand how the codes are worked and used and why certain codes are there. Helped me learn a lot of new history that I didn't know Erin had made. Loved the book finished it the first day I got it.

[shalea :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this so much. I really liked finding out how/why the codes were made. But one thing is that some things were off. Such as the names of certain characters. But other than that, I loved it :)

[Gabi Escobar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was good. I liked learning about all the clan’s territory’s and fighting techniques. My favorite part was learning about all the herbs If I was a cat within a clan I would want to be med. As i was reading the book the stories that stood out to me the most were: Snowfur speaks a sad, and cold death. And since I forgot who gave Firestar his nine lives it was very helpful because I love the nine lives ceremony. The last story that stood out to me was: Not just about herbs:Leafpool speaks. Again I like med cats. 🐈 It was very interesting(and sad) learning about how all the codes were made. However some of the codes were stupid like just because you get mad at your deputy doesn’t mean you can just make up a STUPID rule they HAVE TO MAKE SENSE. Overall I loved this book would recommend.

[Kalina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read of the background of the clans

[Aliya · Rating 4 out of 5]

very helpful to new warrior book lovers; tells you everything you need to know!
including codes of the clans, and secrets of the clans. I am new to the warrior world, and this book really helped! would 100% recommend you read this book, if your into Warriors.

[Kara&Nanouk · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for any Warriors fans!
This 2 in 1 compilation books takes you deep into the clans histories and how the five clans came to be, as well as the creation of the Warrior code. I especially enjoyed the more minor character stories woven throughout.

[Maya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book taught me

[stitch · Rating 4 out of 5]

very helpful and I want to buy the book to have it on me all the time

[Cami · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this guide book more than I thought I would. The beginning was a little rough, since I didn't enjoy the list sections that talked about the Clans' territories. But once I got into the short story portions, I had a lot of fun. Even the narration that references other cats' actions only in the second person grew on me, especially by the time I got to the story about Whitestorm training apprentices. And the illustrations scattered throughout were a nice touch.

I wouldn't say this is an essential read for Warrior cats fans, especially since a lot of the code stories have since been contradicted by "Dawn of the Clans." But I'm a completionist, and it's easy to tell myself that these are simply the stories that got passed down within the Clans, distorted over time from the actual events. Besides, I'm glad that the main series condensed some bits of the code being founded. I was actually hoping the set of six books would cover more, such as the discovery of the Moonstone. At least we got "Moth Flight's Vision" to address that. It makes more sense to me that these major decisions would happen within the first few generations of Clan cats rather than scattered across countless seasons.

[Lynx]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been WWWAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIITING for this!!! and even though it isn't out yet, it comes out in a few days and I am so exited!!!! I thought it didn't come out until October, but I guess that's Yellowfang's secret :(

I know this will be on my favorites shelf....!

SQEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

[Amber Campbell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Do Not Read if you have or are planning to read Dawn of the Clans because I read those first making just about 90 percent of the "history" in this book way different. I wish they would stick to the same stories, I've read a few books that didn't make since because they keep changing when and how and who, in the books and they don't line up or add up right. It's confusing. Also maps are constantly changing and never look the same?

[rae · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would say this isn't the most exciting read compared to series (but it should be expected as it is more of a field guide than the book itself. In summary, it was good. I also read this book in pieces, so that wrecked my interpretation of the stories (after reading them three times.)

[book_mrnb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ce livre nous permet de comprendre toute la complexité de l'univers de la saga

[Liza8989 · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can really learn all the clans secrets.

[Marjorie C. Ferryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Étant une grande lectrice de l’univers de ‘La Guerre des Clans’, ce petit roman me faisait de l’œil depuis un moment. En l’achetant, j’avais peur qu’il ne m’apprenne rien et que je sache déjà tout sur tout. J’ai été heureuse de constater que ce ne fut pas le cas.
Il est tout de même conseillé d’être à jour dans l’univers de ‘La Guerre des Clans’ avant de se lancer dans la lecture de ce roman. Il nous apprend beaucoup de choses inédites, certes, mais il évoque aussi plusieurs choses qui se sont passées dans d’anciens cycles.
Le Code du Guerrier est souvent évoqué lors des lectures de ‘La Guerre des Clans’, mais connaissez-vous réellement toutes les règles de ce code ? Je suppose que non. Ce petit ouvrage nous les explique une par une, en prenant aussi le temps de nous expliquer comment et surtout pourquoi cette règle a vu le jour.
Le roman commence avec Tempête de Sable et Poil d’Écureuil, qui nous font visiter le Clan du Tonnerre. Par la suite, d’autres chats vont nous faire visiter les différents clans. J’ai totalement adoré ces chapitres, grâce à ça, nous avons pu visiter les clans comme nous ne les avons jamais vus jusqu’à maintenant. Le roman nous fait aussi une liste des chefs et guérisseurs qui ont le plus marqué chaque clan. Nous y retrouvons notamment ; Étoile de Tonnerre, Étoile Bleue, ou encore Étoile de Feu pour ne citer que les leaders du Clan du Tonnerre. En guérisseurs, nous retrouvons ; Vol de Papillon qui fut la première guérisseuse du Clan du Vent.
Ce roman est vraiment très complet en nous fournissant aussi des explications quant au rôle des guérisseurs ou encore ce qu’est réellement la Tribu de l’Eau Vive contrairement aux Clans. Il nous parle aussi des nombreuses prophéties (que nous connaissons normalement déjà). Mais pas que, il nous parle des Clans de jadis (Clan du Tigre, du Lion et du Léopard). Nous avons aussi le droit à un glossaire, avec notamment ; les insultes de l’univers de ‘La Guerre des Clans’ ou autres noms que les clans donnent aux humains ou à d’autres animaux ou plantes.
C’était un manuscrit très complet sur l’univers. Il y avait beaucoup de choses que je savais déjà, d’autres que je connaissais en partie et dont ce roman n’a fait qu’enrichir ce que je connaissais déjà et d’autres choses que je ne savais absolument pas. J’ai été très contente de lire ce roman que j’ai particulièrement apprécié. Maintenant je n’ai qu’une hâte ; replonger dans cet univers le plus vite possible !

[HazelC · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives a lot more information about each of the clan and its history. It a good fiction book it had little stories inside following the perspective of different cats. I will recommend this to people who had already read the whole warriors series or already read the few books because there are some spoilers for people who haven't read the books.I will also recommend this to people who likes little short stories, animals ,or fiction. The stories follow one cat at the time so its interesting reading the
perspectives of different cats during their battles ,it tells some backstories of how a cat either died or the reason they did something bad its basically a book for backstories, information about different clans ,like their attacks ,names of herbs and more.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has some spoilers for other books in the series - be warned.

4.5 because in Code of the Clans, some of the things don’t fit with Dawn of the Clans or the side books that take place around the time in Dawn of the Clans.
Also, a lot of inconsistencies with other books, and the bit about finding the moonstone has a lot of inconsistencies with Moth Flight’s Vision. Seriously, they spelt Moth Flight as if she was a normal medicine cat, treated Wind Runner as if she had received her name from the Moonstone - it was after, etc. You can see where I’m going.
BUT it was good nonetheless and I really enjoyed reading it.
Code 3, however, I felt was very messily written. Erin Hunter can do better that that.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

To me, the first half of the book, Secrets of the Clans, was unnecessary. Maybe fans who want all the Clan information in one place could use it, but it seemed very contrived and useless. I did like Code of the Clans, though. I enjoyed reading the stories about how the different parts of the warrior code came to me. I’ll admit that I may have teared up more than once. Especially at this line: “‘We are the cats who would have been.’” It came from the grown-up ghost of a kitten who had drowned, and I definitely cried.

[Marlee · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter and I are used to contradictions in these books. However, we’d hoped that this book wouldn’t be full of contradictions too. There were a couple things which were disappointing. However, this book was a lot of fun. My daughter and I both really enjoyed it. It would have been nice if the book had included how medicine cats not having kits was added to the warrior code, since that rule and the breaking of it was part of so many stories. A great read for warriors fans. Most of the contradictions were minimal enough that I think a young reader would not even notice.

[Emy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book it included: Warriors field guides: 'Secret of the Clans' and 'Code of the clans', which I didn't actually know until I opened it. I thought Enter the Clans was another separate Field Guide.

'Secret of the clans' was such a good book, I learnt so much about the past of the clans about the cats, territories, leaders, deputies and medicine cats. I enjoyed the all the little pictures for the cats ect. because I got to see what the cats looked like.

[Ella Morlon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ce livre contient des informations et des récapitulatifs sur l’univers et les personnages de La Guerre des Clans. Il n’est pas forcément essentiel à la compréhension de la saga et sincèrement pas très agréable à lire. Cependant, c’est excellent pour les jeunes fans de la saga (je suis persuadée que je l’aurais adoré si je l’avais lu quelques années plus tôt, mais malheureusement je l’ai trouvé superflu).

[Noublai Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It introduced you to the clans and you get to learn more about them. If you read the warriors series, then you know that they don't give you much information about each clans. But this book gives you more information about each clans and some cats. Overall, this book is a good information filler.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually two books, both 'field guides'. 'Secrets of the Clans' to me is the better section. 'Code of the Clans' gives the background story which caused each code to be introduced. Some of these were a little too sad for me. I do not pretend to be objective with the 'Warriors' series - I just love this parallel wonderful universe and always will!

[Olivia Cardillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's okay. There were (as there always are with Erin Hunter stuff,) common name problems and plotholes I spotted (two of the most infuriating being the legends vs actual Dawn Of The Clans, their repetitively calling Leopardfoot Leopardfur, and calling Blackclaw Whiteclaw but sometimes Blackclaw, etc.) I realize I listed three.

[Libby Bork · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed seeing the events of Dawn of the Clans through the lens of the modern Clans, especially, without the knowledge of SkyClan. One of my favorite parts was the mythology section. Some of the stories have glaring inconsistencies, but for the most part they were lovely. Fun tales about how the warrior code was built.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it's a great addition to the series! I can't really say anything about characters though. It's mainly just about the world, the beginning of the clans, etc. But I still think it's a good book because it answers questions and gives a better understanding of the world, so I recommend it.

[Takara Mullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really gives you an insight on the life of the Clans. Learn battle moves, herbs and their uses, and about important cats. Ever wondered how the warrior code was made? Read this book to find out!