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Warriors 6-Book Collection with Bonus Book: Enter the Clans: Books 1-6 Plus Enter the Clans
The first story arc in the #1 nationally bestselling epic series is now available as an ebook collection with striking new art!
For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest, but now the balance of power is shifting and sinister perils threaten the peace. Into the midst of this turmoil comes an ordinary young house cat named Rusty…who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.
Warriors #1: Into the Wild Warriors #2: Fire and Ice Warriors #3: Forest of Secrets Warriors #4: Rising Storm Warriors #5: A Dangerous Path Warriors #6: The Darkest Hour Enter the Clans
For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest, but now the balance of power is shifting and sinister perils threaten the peace. Into the midst of this turmoil comes an ordinary young house cat named Rusty…who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.
Warriors #1: Into the Wild Warriors #2: Fire and Ice Warriors #3: Forest of Secrets Warriors #4: Rising Storm Warriors #5: A Dangerous Path Warriors #6: The Darkest Hour Enter the Clans
- GenresChildrensMiddle Grade
2068 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2015
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About the author
Erin Hunter
277 books10.7k followersErin 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.
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.
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December 31, 2017
This book set is very good as it has loads of books.
September 14, 2024
2.125 ⭐️ - Rereading bc my nieces put me up to it & it's absolutely WILD that kids are still addicted to these books! How will I fare rereading the saga??
TL;DR - Reading these felt akin to reading fanfiction - though there are hidden gems, most fanfiction is there to give you a good dose of dopamine with a trope-y plot & characters you already love. Perhaps worth it for nostalgia, but if you're an adult & didn't grow up on these, pls pass!
If anything, I am grateful for this series to have made me a reader when I was a child & engaging more of my imagination as I bounced around outside scrapping around like a dork!
----- Spoilers Begin Below -----
Into the Wild - 1.5 - I wonder why I loved these so much as a child. The writing is subpar at best & honestly just really quirky world building. I didn't even like cats growing up. I'm almost ashamed that I was into this as a kid, but I so deeply loved these books. I wish I would stop here tbh, but proceeding onwards through this collection. I am now desperately worried I will be intensely underwhelmed by the 6th book which I remember reading multiple times over again! It had 10yr old me captivated!
Fire & Ice - 3.0 - Better story building here & characters are more compelling. There's some buds of romance & betrayal building further. If I'm recalling correctly too there are some good foreshadowing lines in this novel. Getting past the unseriousness of the cat worldbuilding, I admittedly did get dragged into a few of the plots - specifically Yellowfang's. I recall her being one of my favourite cats of this series; here's to hoping she does not let me down.
Forest of Secrets - 2.75 - The more I read the more I remember all the lore from my childhood. Title is an apt description with a good deal of cliffhangers & threads weaving in and out of each other. I recall being more moved by Yellowfang & her murder of her son Brokentail when I was a child, but far less by Bluestar & her kits. But wow, sensory memories come flooding right back when I read about Bluestar's kittens & the lost one. Despite the good threads, I found this book to be poorer bc it felt more like a listing of facts the entire time rather than a true plot. More like a detailed outline than a full fledged novel.
Rising Storm - 1.00 - With good reason, this was the least read book of the series when I was a child. Perhaps the only thing keeping it from being rated even less was the 2 or so pages of Yellowfang's death & her confession to Fireheart.
A Dangerous Path - 1.5 - Yet again, I was left disappointed. The lacklustre plot left much to be desired after the main antagonist was yet again Tigerstar and this time his plot of rabid dogs to slaughter after Thunderclan. I had recalled Bluestar's ending here, the reveal to her kits & her death, but I had not realised how little of her plot was in this story. It stood out far more in my memory. It was disheartening to see how frail & distrustful Bluestar had become. Perhaps most disappointing though was Snowkit's deafness that was dismissed by both Bluestar & Fireheart. There was such potential for Brackenfur & Snowkit. Instead Erin Hunter chose to pull cheap emotions of sadness from their readers. Why even mention Snowkit then?!! Most surprising though was Cloudtail & his maturity over Lostface (later renamed as Brightheart if I recall correctly) & his ferocity for defending his wrongly murdered "adopted mother" & his fellow warrior/mate.
The Darkest Hour - 3.00 - I see why I favoured this book so heavily in my youth. There was action & culminating conflict & resolution. The death of Tigerstar is astonishing & the unity of the Clans is refreshing for all the strife between clans all this time. Yet they are only unified as "Lionclan" for the duration of their battle against Bloodclan. Honestly, Scourge was a cool villain that had potential for more & the contrast of having Starclan. That aspect had surprising depth for this series.
Enter the Clans - X - No rating as I chose not to continue reading. I had read these two guidebooks when I was a child & have no desire to reread them now that I have finished the main text of the first series. But even as a child I remember feeling they added little to the stories - more just lorebooks if anything. I recall being very discouraged I spent my money to buy these books rather than others I wanted at the used bookstore.
TL;DR - Reading these felt akin to reading fanfiction - though there are hidden gems, most fanfiction is there to give you a good dose of dopamine with a trope-y plot & characters you already love. Perhaps worth it for nostalgia, but if you're an adult & didn't grow up on these, pls pass!
If anything, I am grateful for this series to have made me a reader when I was a child & engaging more of my imagination as I bounced around outside scrapping around like a dork!
----- Spoilers Begin Below -----
Into the Wild - 1.5 - I wonder why I loved these so much as a child. The writing is subpar at best & honestly just really quirky world building. I didn't even like cats growing up. I'm almost ashamed that I was into this as a kid, but I so deeply loved these books. I wish I would stop here tbh, but proceeding onwards through this collection. I am now desperately worried I will be intensely underwhelmed by the 6th book which I remember reading multiple times over again! It had 10yr old me captivated!
Fire & Ice - 3.0 - Better story building here & characters are more compelling. There's some buds of romance & betrayal building further. If I'm recalling correctly too there are some good foreshadowing lines in this novel. Getting past the unseriousness of the cat worldbuilding, I admittedly did get dragged into a few of the plots - specifically Yellowfang's. I recall her being one of my favourite cats of this series; here's to hoping she does not let me down.
Forest of Secrets - 2.75 - The more I read the more I remember all the lore from my childhood. Title is an apt description with a good deal of cliffhangers & threads weaving in and out of each other. I recall being more moved by Yellowfang & her murder of her son Brokentail when I was a child, but far less by Bluestar & her kits. But wow, sensory memories come flooding right back when I read about Bluestar's kittens & the lost one. Despite the good threads, I found this book to be poorer bc it felt more like a listing of facts the entire time rather than a true plot. More like a detailed outline than a full fledged novel.
Rising Storm - 1.00 - With good reason, this was the least read book of the series when I was a child. Perhaps the only thing keeping it from being rated even less was the 2 or so pages of Yellowfang's death & her confession to Fireheart.
A Dangerous Path - 1.5 - Yet again, I was left disappointed. The lacklustre plot left much to be desired after the main antagonist was yet again Tigerstar and this time his plot of rabid dogs to slaughter after Thunderclan. I had recalled Bluestar's ending here, the reveal to her kits & her death, but I had not realised how little of her plot was in this story. It stood out far more in my memory. It was disheartening to see how frail & distrustful Bluestar had become. Perhaps most disappointing though was Snowkit's deafness that was dismissed by both Bluestar & Fireheart. There was such potential for Brackenfur & Snowkit. Instead Erin Hunter chose to pull cheap emotions of sadness from their readers. Why even mention Snowkit then?!! Most surprising though was Cloudtail & his maturity over Lostface (later renamed as Brightheart if I recall correctly) & his ferocity for defending his wrongly murdered "adopted mother" & his fellow warrior/mate.
The Darkest Hour - 3.00 - I see why I favoured this book so heavily in my youth. There was action & culminating conflict & resolution. The death of Tigerstar is astonishing & the unity of the Clans is refreshing for all the strife between clans all this time. Yet they are only unified as "Lionclan" for the duration of their battle against Bloodclan. Honestly, Scourge was a cool villain that had potential for more & the contrast of having Starclan. That aspect had surprising depth for this series.
Enter the Clans - X - No rating as I chose not to continue reading. I had read these two guidebooks when I was a child & have no desire to reread them now that I have finished the main text of the first series. But even as a child I remember feeling they added little to the stories - more just lorebooks if anything. I recall being very discouraged I spent my money to buy these books rather than others I wanted at the used bookstore.
January 10, 2021
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Never trust a fox. Looks like a dog, behaves like a cat.
First published way back in 2003, Into the Wild is part one of what equates to an episodic-esque set of novels by Erin Hunter called Warriors. I was pretty in love with these books as a kid, though as I got older I ended up getting rid of my copies only to purchase and return to the series as I near my 30s. And I have to say, I definitely have a nostalgic love for the orange kittypet turned Warrior. I have a stronger emotional attachment to this series than I ever realized.
Fire Will Save Our Clan
Kittypet Rusty's short life has consisted of a comfy home free of hardship. But it is also free of adventure and purpose. So, when he is presented with the opportunity to join the warrior clan cats of the forest, he takes it. Soon, he is given the name Firepaw and begins his journey to become a warrior. To do so, he must first prove to his new clan he is worthy of the life they have given him. With the help of his new friend, Greypaw, he will brave training, fierce battles, and the shadow of treachery that exists inside ThunderClan.
Soon he learns about the three other clans of the wild; River, Wind, and Shadow. Soon, Firepaw is making decisions that will shape not only his, but also the future of all clan cats. As the name Erin Hunter is a pseudonym for seven different authors throughout the series, Into the Wild was written by Kate Cary.
The World
What's interesting about these books is just how well the system of the world works. You very quickly find yourself understanding the ways of clan life and the systems by which they survive. For a middlegrade novel, this story is a bit more violent that you'd initially expect. Wounds and deaths are fairly commonplace throughout the book.
The overall themes are very mature, though not in a way that is inaccessible to young readers. And this continues to be true for the subsequent sequels. Important to note is that middlegraders who are easily upset by death, especially of animals, may struggle with this read. Looking back, I can say that overarching ideas made an impression on me. In general, though, the finer and darker details were a lot clearer this time around.
The series presents itself somewhat episodically, kind of existing in what presents to me as a season with six episodes. A lot of young reader books are like this, generally focusing on smaller plots that eventually lead to a grand finale.
Fire-
Firepaw is a fairly young cat, new to both clan life and the world in general. He has a lot to learn and shows this often with sometimes incredibly brash actions. Even so, he is thoroughly intelligent. It's easy to grow attached to the main characters, particularly Firepaw, Greypaw, and Ravenpaw. Even Bluestar and Lionheart, the clan leaders, evoke an emotional reaction. They sort of exist as caring authority figures, very reminiscent of mentors kids respect.
The focus of the first "episode" of Warriors centers around the evil deeds of one cat in particular, the monstrous Brokenstar. Clan leader for ShadowClan, this cat has dangerous ambitions that put all of the cats in the forest at risk. And while the cats of the forest focus their attention on him, Hunter expertly builds the series plot beneath the surface.
Firepaw's tale is impressively written. His journey is just beginning, with readers lucky to get a brilliant glimpse into his life and legacy. I had a lot of fun reading the books, as a child and even now. I'm certainly glad to have the novels back in my collection.
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Never trust a fox. Looks like a dog, behaves like a cat.
First published way back in 2003, Into the Wild is part one of what equates to an episodic-esque set of novels by Erin Hunter called Warriors. I was pretty in love with these books as a kid, though as I got older I ended up getting rid of my copies only to purchase and return to the series as I near my 30s. And I have to say, I definitely have a nostalgic love for the orange kittypet turned Warrior. I have a stronger emotional attachment to this series than I ever realized.
Fire Will Save Our Clan
Kittypet Rusty's short life has consisted of a comfy home free of hardship. But it is also free of adventure and purpose. So, when he is presented with the opportunity to join the warrior clan cats of the forest, he takes it. Soon, he is given the name Firepaw and begins his journey to become a warrior. To do so, he must first prove to his new clan he is worthy of the life they have given him. With the help of his new friend, Greypaw, he will brave training, fierce battles, and the shadow of treachery that exists inside ThunderClan.
Soon he learns about the three other clans of the wild; River, Wind, and Shadow. Soon, Firepaw is making decisions that will shape not only his, but also the future of all clan cats. As the name Erin Hunter is a pseudonym for seven different authors throughout the series, Into the Wild was written by Kate Cary.
The World
What's interesting about these books is just how well the system of the world works. You very quickly find yourself understanding the ways of clan life and the systems by which they survive. For a middlegrade novel, this story is a bit more violent that you'd initially expect. Wounds and deaths are fairly commonplace throughout the book.
The overall themes are very mature, though not in a way that is inaccessible to young readers. And this continues to be true for the subsequent sequels. Important to note is that middlegraders who are easily upset by death, especially of animals, may struggle with this read. Looking back, I can say that overarching ideas made an impression on me. In general, though, the finer and darker details were a lot clearer this time around.
The series presents itself somewhat episodically, kind of existing in what presents to me as a season with six episodes. A lot of young reader books are like this, generally focusing on smaller plots that eventually lead to a grand finale.
Fire-
Firepaw is a fairly young cat, new to both clan life and the world in general. He has a lot to learn and shows this often with sometimes incredibly brash actions. Even so, he is thoroughly intelligent. It's easy to grow attached to the main characters, particularly Firepaw, Greypaw, and Ravenpaw. Even Bluestar and Lionheart, the clan leaders, evoke an emotional reaction. They sort of exist as caring authority figures, very reminiscent of mentors kids respect.
The focus of the first "episode" of Warriors centers around the evil deeds of one cat in particular, the monstrous Brokenstar. Clan leader for ShadowClan, this cat has dangerous ambitions that put all of the cats in the forest at risk. And while the cats of the forest focus their attention on him, Hunter expertly builds the series plot beneath the surface.
Firepaw's tale is impressively written. His journey is just beginning, with readers lucky to get a brilliant glimpse into his life and legacy. I had a lot of fun reading the books, as a child and even now. I'm certainly glad to have the novels back in my collection.
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September 3, 2024
Quick and easy read. Lots of small mistakes throughout the series, but that is to expect with quick releases. I read these books in Norwegian, so I suppose there were even more mistakes than in the original language. Definitively childrens books, but engaging enough for a grownup as well. Plowed through the whole series in a couple of months.
January 9, 2020
I would easily give this first book of Warriors (Into The Wild) five stars. It is an absolutely incredible story about a young orange tabby cat named Rusty. Rusty lives at his safe, warm home with his owners. But the forest has always caught Rusty mid-tracks, and it seems he can't resist it. Finally going with his gut, he enters the dangerous forest rumored to have wild cats that rome in the depth of the forest. As Rusty is accepted into the wild cats' clan, ThunderClan, he receives his new name, Firepaw, a new apprentice. But dangers have not ended, they have just begun. Firepaw is not exactly welcomed into the clan, for he was born a 'kittypet' and not a warrior. Few cats befriend him, and it takes Firepaw the strength of a warrior and a leader to persuade him. Firepaw willingly defeats many enemies of ThunderClan, therefore earning his warrior name, Fireheart. One prophecy from StarClan remains throughout the entire first series. Fire alone will save the clan. Is Fireheart the 'Fire' the prophecy speaks of? Or could it all be a big mistake... perhaps in Fireheart's view it is.
The second book of Warriors (Fire And Ice) also deserves five stars because of the thrilling mystery of Tigerclaw, the skilled warrior and shady deputy. Meanwhile, Fireheart goes to his first gathering, but notices only ShadowClan, RiverClan, and ThunderClan are there. WindClan is missing and Brokenstar soon reviles that ShadowClan has driven off WindClan. Fireheart and his best friend Graystripe go on a daring mission to recover the lost clan. But the forest doesn't exactly welcome them back. In fact, it may bring unnecessary death. Between forbidden romance, dangerously rambunctious apprentices, and ShadowClan's wrath, Fireheart must look after his friends and clan well, or life in the forest will fracture?
The third book of Warriors (Forest Of Secrets) doesn't lie about the title. Leafbare is coming and prey and water are running out. As Fireheart goes on a determined quest to discover what Tigerclaw is really up to, he discovers many secrets along the way. For example the identity of Bluestar's kits, and that he has a nephew, Cloudkit, who never knows when to stop pretending to be a warrior. As Tigerclaw's story becomes more and more clear, Fireheart may face one secret he never even knew...
The second book of Warriors (Fire And Ice) also deserves five stars because of the thrilling mystery of Tigerclaw, the skilled warrior and shady deputy. Meanwhile, Fireheart goes to his first gathering, but notices only ShadowClan, RiverClan, and ThunderClan are there. WindClan is missing and Brokenstar soon reviles that ShadowClan has driven off WindClan. Fireheart and his best friend Graystripe go on a daring mission to recover the lost clan. But the forest doesn't exactly welcome them back. In fact, it may bring unnecessary death. Between forbidden romance, dangerously rambunctious apprentices, and ShadowClan's wrath, Fireheart must look after his friends and clan well, or life in the forest will fracture?
The third book of Warriors (Forest Of Secrets) doesn't lie about the title. Leafbare is coming and prey and water are running out. As Fireheart goes on a determined quest to discover what Tigerclaw is really up to, he discovers many secrets along the way. For example the identity of Bluestar's kits, and that he has a nephew, Cloudkit, who never knows when to stop pretending to be a warrior. As Tigerclaw's story becomes more and more clear, Fireheart may face one secret he never even knew...
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