Book Series · 6 Books

Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Books

In order from The Sun Trail to Path of Stars. Part of Warriors.

The Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series is a set of 6 chapter books by Erin Hunter, published between 2013 and 2015. Written for ages 10–13, most books run about 370 pages.

The Sun Trail
Thunder Rising
The First Battle
The Blazing Star
A Forest Divided
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Sun Trail
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013

The Sun Trail

By Erin Hunter, Wayne McLoughlin (Illustrator), Allen Douglas (Illustrator)

Cats embark on a perilous journey to forge a new home and create the warrior code.

368 pages· 74,036 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Summary: In 'The Sun Trail,' a group of mountain cats embarks on a perilous quest to find a new home, laying the foundation for the warrior Clans. As they navigate treacherous lands, they must confront internal strife and external threats, forging the warrior code that will define their future. Will they succeed in their quest, or will the journey tear them apart? This thrilling prequel unveils the origins of the Clans, offering epic adventure and fantasy for both new and dedicated Warriors fans.
In reading order

Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Series

6 books · Published 2013–2015

#1
The Sun Trail
#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

The Sun Trail

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013

Cats embark on a perilous journey to forge a new home and create the warrior code.

#2
Thunder Rising
#2 in Series
Sale price
$958

Thunder Rising

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013

A young cat is caught in rising tensions as a once-united group splits apart.

#3
The First Battle
#3 in Series
Sale price
$958

The First Battle

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

A brotherly feud ignites a forest-wide conflict among warrior cats.

The Blazing Star
Series
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$958

The Blazing Star

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

A deadly disease threatens the Clans. Can they unite to find the Blazing Star?

A Forest Divided
Series
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$958

A Forest Divided

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015

Cats must choose their path and alliances to survive in a divided forest.

#6
Path of Stars
#6 in Series
Sale price
$958

Path of Stars

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015

A rogue's demand threatens the forest cats' fragile peace. Can unity save them?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series?

There are 6 books in the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series. It began with The Sun Trail in 2013, and the newest book, Path of Stars, was published in 2015.

What order should you read the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans books in?

Start with The Sun Trail and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Warriors: Dawn of the Clans book is the longest?

A Forest Divided is the longest book in the series at 74,407 words (400 pages).

Which Warriors: Dawn of the Clans book is the shortest?

The First Battle (Book #3) is the shortest at 65,424 words (352 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Warriors: Dawn of the Clans to life.

01

Erin Hunter

Author
02

Wayne McLoughlin

Illustrator
03

Allen Douglas

Illustrator

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