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Warriors: Field Guide #3
Code of the Clans
The secrets behind the warrior code will finally be revealed.
* An ominous sign from StarClan that signaled the need to patrol borders
* The unexpected help from a warrior ancestor that cemented the importance of elders
* A secret coup that led to a deputy's new role
* A medicine cat's pleas that stopped a spree of interClan bloodshed
...and many more never-before-told stories!
* An ominous sign from StarClan that signaled the need to patrol borders
* The unexpected help from a warrior ancestor that cemented the importance of elders
* A secret coup that led to a deputy's new role
* A medicine cat's pleas that stopped a spree of interClan bloodshed
...and many more never-before-told stories!
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2009
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About the author
Erin Hunter
291 books10.6k 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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January 12, 2017
I think this one, for me, is morefor completition, that for actual reading. We have a sense of the code of the clans when we read the books, and here we have the laws of the code, with very short stories (a page or two) giving examples of it. Also, there are some very nice drawings alongside the illustrations, but to me, not worth the effort of reading it.
August 22, 2020
2,5 Sterne - Die Illustrationen in diesem Buch sind wirklich toll und bereichern das Lesen dieser Reihe. Doch an sich hätte ich das Buch so jetzt nicht unbedingt gebraucht. Für Fans hat es absolut seine Daseinsberechtigung, aber naja.
December 27, 2010
I loved this book, it showed the true stories about the warrior code which made it very interesting! I read the rule, 'Warriors Reject The Soft Life Of A Kittypet' before I read Bluestar's Prophecy so I knew what happened to Pinestar, it made me rofl. This is a good book to pick at, like read some at a time which is what I did.
September 27, 2009
This book provides an in-depth look at the Warrior code and its rules. Walk with Flowerstem on her journey to become leader; Find the cruel leader of Shadowclan's attack on a Gathering;understand why cats may not have friendships with other clans. Full-color pictures.
May 3, 2021
In de informatie gids De Krijgscode leer je zoals al voor zich spreekt, alles over de krijgscode. Welke regels er zijn en hoe deze zijn ontstaan. Ik wist door het lezen natuurlijk al veel regels, maar ik heb nergens een overzicht kunnen zien. Het was voor mij dus wel heel fijn om een overzicht te hebben. Daarnaast heel fijn dat we ook te weten kwamen hoe deze regels tot stand zijn gekomen.
Per regel lees je een over meerdere stukjes uit het verleden. Veel van deze stukjes speelden zich af met katten die ik (nog) niet kende. Het kan zijn dat zij niet in series voorkomen, of dat deze in de vijfde en zesde serie zitten. Alle verhalen spelen zich af in het woud waar de Clans zich hebben gevestigd.
Omdat er wel anekdotes zijn over katten die wel bekend zijn, raad ik je aan om deze gids pas te lezen na serie 2. Dan weet je zeker dat je niet leest over spoilers. Je komt bijvoorbeeld dingen over het verleden van Blauwster te weten, die je anders pas later te weten was gekomen wanneer je de serie leest.
Het was ook juist heel erg leuk om te lezen over onbekende katten die woonden in het woud dat ik wel kende uit de eerste series én heel tof dat je meer leert over de andere Clans. Normaal lees je vooral over de DonderClan, maar nu kom je ook veel te weten over de ander Clans. Inclusief de HemelClan, je leest in dit boek niet wat er precies met de HemelClan is gebeurd. Dat lees je in Wolksters Reis (Warrior Cats novelle).
Kortom, leuk om te weten te komen hoe alle regels zijn ontstaan door verschillende anekdotes te lezen. Wel fijn dat ik geen spoilers heb gelezen (ik heb t/m serie 3 gelezen). Zoals op de achterkant van het boek ook staat, voor nieuwe en oude fans!
Later toegevoegd: er blijken wel spoilers in te staan over serie 0 (de vijfde serie).
Per regel lees je een over meerdere stukjes uit het verleden. Veel van deze stukjes speelden zich af met katten die ik (nog) niet kende. Het kan zijn dat zij niet in series voorkomen, of dat deze in de vijfde en zesde serie zitten. Alle verhalen spelen zich af in het woud waar de Clans zich hebben gevestigd.
Omdat er wel anekdotes zijn over katten die wel bekend zijn, raad ik je aan om deze gids pas te lezen na serie 2. Dan weet je zeker dat je niet leest over spoilers. Je komt bijvoorbeeld dingen over het verleden van Blauwster te weten, die je anders pas later te weten was gekomen wanneer je de serie leest.
Het was ook juist heel erg leuk om te lezen over onbekende katten die woonden in het woud dat ik wel kende uit de eerste series én heel tof dat je meer leert over de andere Clans. Normaal lees je vooral over de DonderClan, maar nu kom je ook veel te weten over de ander Clans. Inclusief de HemelClan, je leest in dit boek niet wat er precies met de HemelClan is gebeurd. Dat lees je in Wolksters Reis (Warrior Cats novelle).
Kortom, leuk om te weten te komen hoe alle regels zijn ontstaan door verschillende anekdotes te lezen. Wel fijn dat ik geen spoilers heb gelezen (ik heb t/m serie 3 gelezen). Zoals op de achterkant van het boek ook staat, voor nieuwe en oude fans!
Later toegevoegd: er blijken wel spoilers in te staan over serie 0 (de vijfde serie).
January 21, 2021
Rating: 7 out of 10
As a Field Guide and not a main series installment / novella / Super Edition, this book isn't what you'd call a typical story. Instead, it's a compilation of more than thirty short tales, each two of them explaining the creation of one code the warrior cats live by.
All these stories were very interesting and fun to read! While some where better than others, all of them were original and special in their own way. I really enjoyed the idea of the warrior code being created piece by piece throughout many generations!
The pages also have beautiful illustrations to go along with the stories! The pictures were skillfully drawn and even though I read the ebook edition, I could appreciate the work put into them.
I'm not sure whether this is a mistake from my edition only or from the book in general, but some of the images didn't really make sense in the context of the story they were put in? Again, this is probably just an ebook issue but it still bugged me a bit.
Of course, such as the one before, there were some things I didn't like. Though this book was written way before Dawn of the Clans (the arc focused on the creation of the warrior clans) the first pages, which talk about these same events, don't match completely with what the books tell us.
This may be only my personal opinion, but the stories didn't really need to name so many characters! They could've been referred to as just warriors of their clan or not referred to at all. Some of the names were very good, don't get me wrong, but at times they were a bit hard to remember and distracted me from the story.
However, in general, I found this book to be a delightful read! It was very interesting finding out how the warrior code came to be, and the tales present in the compilation were all so fun I'm pretty sure I'll come back to them in the near future!
As a Field Guide and not a main series installment / novella / Super Edition, this book isn't what you'd call a typical story. Instead, it's a compilation of more than thirty short tales, each two of them explaining the creation of one code the warrior cats live by.
All these stories were very interesting and fun to read! While some where better than others, all of them were original and special in their own way. I really enjoyed the idea of the warrior code being created piece by piece throughout many generations!
The pages also have beautiful illustrations to go along with the stories! The pictures were skillfully drawn and even though I read the ebook edition, I could appreciate the work put into them.
I'm not sure whether this is a mistake from my edition only or from the book in general, but some of the images didn't really make sense in the context of the story they were put in? Again, this is probably just an ebook issue but it still bugged me a bit.
Of course, such as the one before, there were some things I didn't like. Though this book was written way before Dawn of the Clans (the arc focused on the creation of the warrior clans) the first pages, which talk about these same events, don't match completely with what the books tell us.
This may be only my personal opinion, but the stories didn't really need to name so many characters! They could've been referred to as just warriors of their clan or not referred to at all. Some of the names were very good, don't get me wrong, but at times they were a bit hard to remember and distracted me from the story.
However, in general, I found this book to be a delightful read! It was very interesting finding out how the warrior code came to be, and the tales present in the compilation were all so fun I'm pretty sure I'll come back to them in the near future!
February 26, 2022
It's a nice read for every Warriors fan and I appreciate it for what it is. It extends the world-building, and we get to know more about the backstory of the Clans, but also the backstories of some cats we've heard about before.
All the short stories are well written - some of them are cute and funny, others are sadder and more dramatic. It was nice to get a new perspective in each story with a different Clan, different cats, and different time periods. Obviously, this resulted in the characters being one-dimensional and quite flat which I didn't mind.
What I specifically enjoyed was that the rules were actually a in a chronology and came one after the another, not all at once. With this, we get to know how the cats behaved before they had the codex. The pictures in front of every rule are quite nice as well (I think they're exclusive to the German version?).
Warriors - The Field Guides
➳ Secrets of the Clans: ★★★
➳ Cats of the Clans: ★★★.5
➳ Code of the Clans: ★★★★
➳ Battles of the Clans: ★★.5
➳ The Ultimate Guide: ★★★.5
All the short stories are well written - some of them are cute and funny, others are sadder and more dramatic. It was nice to get a new perspective in each story with a different Clan, different cats, and different time periods. Obviously, this resulted in the characters being one-dimensional and quite flat which I didn't mind.
What I specifically enjoyed was that the rules were actually a in a chronology and came one after the another, not all at once. With this, we get to know how the cats behaved before they had the codex. The pictures in front of every rule are quite nice as well (I think they're exclusive to the German version?).
Warriors - The Field Guides
➳ Secrets of the Clans: ★★★
➳ Cats of the Clans: ★★★.5
➳ Code of the Clans: ★★★★
➳ Battles of the Clans: ★★.5
➳ The Ultimate Guide: ★★★.5
December 14, 2014
This book gives solid explanations for all the rules of Warrior Code. Even those which seem to be a pure tradition, like sitting vigil at the night of warrior ceremony, actually have a very good reasons behind them. At the first sight, Warrior Code seems to be harsh and cruel, but these stories show what happens when this code is broken. Erin Hunter don't shy away from showing results of bad decisions and fatal mistakes, so many of the stories have tragic ending. This book filled my eyes with tears more than once. However, there is more in this book than only death and pain. It's about cats building their Clans, learning to live as warriors, working together to make their life better.
January 27, 2016
Erin Hunter's Code of the Clans novel is an action-packed book full of the information that explains the way of life the warrior cats live by. It explains the code they live by, what they practice in their everyday life. The codes passed down from the original creators of the clans. All in all, I give it a 10/10 IGN. Would recommend to your friends who love cats and action along with the codes that each powerful clan lives by.
August 7, 2012
If you love warriors then this book is for you, it explain how the warrior code was created. Each of the codes have there stories about how it got created and why. I tought it was really interesting to know why the code have been created and all the stories are short and fun to read, like I said a most for the fans.
August 12, 2019
I have to say this was underwhelming.
None of the short stories developed in here felt organic. There was always a paragraph, in the end, to reiterate the laws almost word to word. It was unnecessary.
And some of the contents are later contradicted so there is that.
The full-color illustrations are gorgeous.
None of the short stories developed in here felt organic. There was always a paragraph, in the end, to reiterate the laws almost word to word. It was unnecessary.
And some of the contents are later contradicted so there is that.
The full-color illustrations are gorgeous.
July 28, 2012
Probably one of the most useful references for those who want to understand the famous warrior code. Mostly, it makes an allusion in the novels of the series, but here everything is together in one book illustrated with beautiful drawings. A must !
January 22, 2019
This is a very good addition to the Warrior Cat Series, teaching you the Warrior Code that the cats base their lives upon. I definitely recommend you read this to have a better understanding of the Warrior Cat Code.
June 9, 2018
This book was amzing! I couldnt put it down! It gives in insight on so many exclusive stories! even with Tigerstar!!!
October 27, 2017
Loved it, but was a little short.
January 6, 2019
Good book. It talks about how the Warrior Code started. Helped me understand why the rules in the code are in place. Good for and Warriors fan.
June 12, 2025
Mal ehrlich – ich wollte nur mit meiner Tochter ein Buch lesen, damit sie mal ein bisschen was Sinnvolles macht. Stattdessen sitze ich jetzt abends da, mit einer Decke über den Beinen, einem Kakao in der Hand und fluche innerlich, weil ich schon wieder nicht aufhören kann zu lesen. Diese Warrior Cats ziehen einen rein wie ein Staubsauger auf Speed.
»Das Gesetz der Krieger« hat uns beide umgehauen. Ich dachte erst, es geht da um so Katzenschnickis und ein paar niedliche Geschichten. Pustekuchen! Es sind 15 hammerstarke Legenden, bei denen mir teilweise die Kinnlade runterklappte und meine Tochter nur sagte: »Papa, das war gerade episch.« Und sie hat recht.
Man erfährt, woher all diese Clan-Gesetze kommen, und das ist nicht nur mega spannend, sondern auch tragisch, heldenhaft und stellenweise richtig tiefgründig. Wir haben laut diskutiert, welche Regeln Sinn machen, wer hier wen hätte besser kratzen sollen und warum manche Katzen sich wie wandelnde Katastrophen benehmen.
Die Originalillustrationen sind ein Fest für die Augen. Meine Tochter hat eine halbe Stunde nur in den Bildern geblättert und dabei ernsthaft überlegt, ob sie nicht Illustratorin werden will. Ich hingegen überlege, ob ich mir ein Katzen-Cosplay basteln soll. (Nur Spaß. Oder?)
Das Buch hat genau die richtige Mischung aus Spannung, Humor, Ernst und Wow-Momenten. Die Geschichten sind eigenständig, aber trotzdem tief mit dem Warrior Cats-Universum verwoben. Für Fans ein Muss. Für Neueinsteiger? Auch. Für Väter mit literaturverrückten Töchtern? Ein Volltreffer.
Wir haben uns teilweise gegenseitig vorgelesen, Rollen verteilt und dramatische Pausen eingebaut – ganz großes Familienkino. Fazit: Dieses Buch ist nicht einfach nur eine Sammlung von Geschichten – es ist eine Clankonferenz mit Gänsehaut-Garantie.
»Das Gesetz der Krieger« hat uns beide umgehauen. Ich dachte erst, es geht da um so Katzenschnickis und ein paar niedliche Geschichten. Pustekuchen! Es sind 15 hammerstarke Legenden, bei denen mir teilweise die Kinnlade runterklappte und meine Tochter nur sagte: »Papa, das war gerade episch.« Und sie hat recht.
Man erfährt, woher all diese Clan-Gesetze kommen, und das ist nicht nur mega spannend, sondern auch tragisch, heldenhaft und stellenweise richtig tiefgründig. Wir haben laut diskutiert, welche Regeln Sinn machen, wer hier wen hätte besser kratzen sollen und warum manche Katzen sich wie wandelnde Katastrophen benehmen.
Die Originalillustrationen sind ein Fest für die Augen. Meine Tochter hat eine halbe Stunde nur in den Bildern geblättert und dabei ernsthaft überlegt, ob sie nicht Illustratorin werden will. Ich hingegen überlege, ob ich mir ein Katzen-Cosplay basteln soll. (Nur Spaß. Oder?)
Das Buch hat genau die richtige Mischung aus Spannung, Humor, Ernst und Wow-Momenten. Die Geschichten sind eigenständig, aber trotzdem tief mit dem Warrior Cats-Universum verwoben. Für Fans ein Muss. Für Neueinsteiger? Auch. Für Väter mit literaturverrückten Töchtern? Ein Volltreffer.
Wir haben uns teilweise gegenseitig vorgelesen, Rollen verteilt und dramatische Pausen eingebaut – ganz großes Familienkino. Fazit: Dieses Buch ist nicht einfach nur eine Sammlung von Geschichten – es ist eine Clankonferenz mit Gänsehaut-Garantie.
June 15, 2022
A collection of short stories relating to how the Warrior Code came about.
Interesting read, a bit of a drag though. Not entirely essential to the main books but still good for extra background information and world-building.
Interesting read, a bit of a drag though. Not entirely essential to the main books but still good for extra background information and world-building.
January 25, 2025
I’m getting the impression that a lot of the stories in this may have been retconned at this point. They’re fine enough, though my eyes started to glaze over with the absurd number of characters with all of the timeline skipping about.
Wayne’s illustrations are as pitch-perfect as ever.
Wayne’s illustrations are as pitch-perfect as ever.
October 10, 2018
it was ok,the book just gave you hints about the all the other books
August 12, 2023
This book did a spectacular job in explaining the Warrior code! I loved how they included interesting stories that helps you understand why the code is what it is. I also loved the little Easter eggs in some of the stories, like Tigerkit being saved from a fox by ShadowClan warriors, and promising to help them later- which he did end up “helping them” when he grew older. This is definitely worth the read if you want a good idea of the code that is so important to this series!
August 25, 2023
BESTE. Hab es 2-mal gelesen und würde nochmal. Die Zeichnung die darin enthalten sind, sind wunderbar. Love It!
December 22, 2023
ok for a field guide i loved this one
February 17, 2024
Gimme the field guide, yes, us hardcore Warriors kin love those.
August 21, 2025
still love the concept but wow extremely mid execution, can't even be saved by nostalgia
November 18, 2022
Nice book. Helps you learn more about the life of a warrior 🐱
November 16, 2017
Code of the clans goes back to when the clans were first being formed and the rules were being set. You go through as though you are a cat and one of the medicine cats Leafpool tells you all about the clans and the stories of each code came to life. They also explained of some of the stories that happened in the clans or some of their great leader and fight that were won.
I really like how they had it in your perspective and how they put in famous stories like when 2 apprentices went out to find the dog pack. It was also nice to see a famous leader like the very first leaders of each clan, what each of them looked like and their characteristics, and what clan they lead, and how they died.
I really like how they had it in your perspective and how they put in famous stories like when 2 apprentices went out to find the dog pack. It was also nice to see a famous leader like the very first leaders of each clan, what each of them looked like and their characteristics, and what clan they lead, and how they died.
October 1, 2011
This book teaches all the codes of the Warriors and tells you how the Warriors decided on making these laws.
Reasons I like this book-
Reason 1- The book teaches you the codes that all the clans follow. It is easier to understand the books if you read it first,but it does tell you what happens in some of the other books.
Reason 2- The mini stories in the book are enjoyable.
Reason 3- The book is by one of my favorite authors, Erin Hunter!
Reasons I like this book-
Reason 1- The book teaches you the codes that all the clans follow. It is easier to understand the books if you read it first,but it does tell you what happens in some of the other books.
Reason 2- The mini stories in the book are enjoyable.
Reason 3- The book is by one of my favorite authors, Erin Hunter!
January 11, 2015
A combination of some of the special books into one whole book.
You can dig deeper into the world of the Warriors.
It explains what everything means and why they decided to add things and stories of cat's pasts.
Its cute how they invite you in as if you were one of their own.
Its a think book full of short stories that keep you interested.
They even teach you fighting moves that these guys use, even medicine herbs that the medicine cat uses.
You can dig deeper into the world of the Warriors.
It explains what everything means and why they decided to add things and stories of cat's pasts.
Its cute how they invite you in as if you were one of their own.
Its a think book full of short stories that keep you interested.
They even teach you fighting moves that these guys use, even medicine herbs that the medicine cat uses.
February 12, 2015
Grade/interest level: Young adults
Reading level: 830
Genre: Fiction
Main Characters:Fire star, grey stripe, and Sand storm.
Setting: At clan territories
POV: First and third
This book is a book i would recommend for people who like book with lots of action. They also have to like fiction books. I feel this book is a lot like seekers series. So if you like this series I would recommend it to you.
Reading level: 830
Genre: Fiction
Main Characters:Fire star, grey stripe, and Sand storm.
Setting: At clan territories
POV: First and third
This book is a book i would recommend for people who like book with lots of action. They also have to like fiction books. I feel this book is a lot like seekers series. So if you like this series I would recommend it to you.
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