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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012
The Melting Sea
By Erin Hunter
Bears face starvation and division as an early thaw threatens their survival and unity.
304 pages· 63,822 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Book Series · 6 Books
Seekers: Return to the Wild Books
In order from The Melting Sea to The Longest Day. Part of Seekers.
The Seekers: Return to the Wild series is a set of 6 chapter books by Erin Hunter, published between 2012 and 2016. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 320 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Seekers: Return to the Wild Series
6 books · Published 2012–2016
#2
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$958
The Melting Sea
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012
Bears face starvation and division as an early thaw threatens their survival and unity.
#4
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$674
Forest of Wolves
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014
Four bears face illness and uncertain futures in a perilous homecoming.
#5
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$759
The Burning Horizon
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015
Separated from her friends, Lusa must confront her past and decide her future.
#6
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$958
The Longest Day
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016
Bears face unexpected challenges at the Longest Day Gathering.
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$674
Island of Shadows
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
Bears face treacherous paths and mysterious strangers on their journey home. Can they trust their new companion?
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$958
River of Lost Bears
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
A bear must choose between his quest and his friends.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Seekers: Return to the Wild series?
There are 6 books in the Seekers: Return to the Wild series. It began with The Melting Sea in 2012, and the newest book, The Longest Day, was published in 2016.
What order should you read the Seekers: Return to the Wild books in?
Start with The Melting Sea and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
What ages are the Seekers: Return to the Wild books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Seekers: Return to the Wild book is the longest?
The Longest Day (Book #6) is the longest book in the series at 70,206 words (352 pages).
Which Seekers: Return to the Wild book is the shortest?
The Melting Sea (Book #2) is the shortest at 63,822 words (304 pages).
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring Seekers: Return to the Wild to life.
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