Warriors (book series)

***Warriors*** is a series of fantasy fiction books written by Erin Hunter (a fake name that consists of five people: Victoria Holmes, Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui T. Sutherland, and Dan Jolley). The series is about the adventures of wild cats as they try to survive in their forest homes. The cats call themselves warriors. The series is made up of nine mini-series with six books in each series.

Seven field guides were also released. They give more information about the cats and their history. Seventeen "Super Edition" books have been released, with one more announced to be released in 2025. These books are double the length of the normal books. Seventeen manga books have been released. These are comics that tell short stories not seen in the main books. There have also been many short stories.

The series focuses on five groups of cats that live in Clans, and their lives. They live by a set of rules called the warrior code. Each mini-series focuses on different characters.

## Setting and characters

The first mini-series centers around Rusty, a kittypet (housecat) who joins ThunderClan, and eventually becomes leader of it. The second mini-series focuses on the cats finding a new home after their old home was destroyed by Twolegs (humans). The third mini-series focuses on several cats who were born with special powers. The fourth mini-series focuses on two sisters, who work together to fight the ghosts of evil cats. The fifth mini-series shows how the Clans were created. The sixth mini-series focuses on the Clans trying to bring a new Clan to live with them, while fighting an evil group of rogues (stray cats). The seventh mini-series focuses on the Clans trying to defeat an evil ghost who has possessed ThunderClan's leader. The eighth mini-series focuses on the Clans remaking the code they live by.

The cats live in five groups called Clans: ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, ShadowClan, and SkyClan. When Clan cats die, they go to StarClan (Heaven) or the Dark Forest/Place of No Stars (Hell). The first mini-series, the first two books of the second mini-series, and the fifth mini-series are set in a forest that the authors have said was based on the New Forest area of England. The rest of the second mini-series and the third, fourth, sixth, seventh, and eighth mini-series are set in a different forest that surrounds a lake.

The cats have a system of leadership that uses multiple role titles. The highest position is the Clan leader, and their assistant is called the deputy. The cats who heal the Clan with special plants are called medicine cats. Normal Clan cats are called warriors. Young cats in training to become a warrior or a medicine cat are called apprentices. Kittens are called kits. Old cats who have retired from their jobs are called elders. Cats who don't live in the Clans are called loners or rogues, and cats who live with humans are called kittypets.

### _Warriors: The Prophecies Begin_ (2003-2004)

The first mini-series is about the young kitten Rusty, who is later renamed Firestar. He rises to become the leader of ThunderClan.

The books in the _Warriors: The Prophecies Begin_ series are:

- Book 1: _Into the Wild_
- Book 2: _Fire and Ice_
- Book 3: _Forest of Secrets_
- Book 4: _Rising Storm_
- Book 5: _A Dangerous Path_
- Book 6: _The Darkest Hour_

### _Warriors: The New Prophecy_ (2005-2006)

The second mini-series is about several cats - Brambleclaw, Squirrelflight, Crowfeather, Tawnypelt, Feathertail, Stormfur, and Leafpool - who must save the Clans by finding a new home for them.

- Book 1: Midnight
- Book 2: _Moonrise_
- Book 3: _Dawn_
- Book 4: _Starlight_
- Book 5: _Twilight_
- Book 6: _Sunset_

### _Warriors: Power of Three_ (2007-2009)

The third mini-series is about three ThunderClan cats - Jayfeather, Hollyleaf, and Lionblaze - who are born with special powers. In this series, it is shown that the ghosts of the Clan cats' old enemies are planning on taking revenge by coming back to life.

- Book 1: _The Sight_
- Book 2: _Dark River_
- Book 3: _Outcast_
- Book 4: _Eclipse_
- Book 5: _Long Shadows_
- Book 6: _Sunrise_

### _Warriors: Omen of the Stars_ (2009-2012)

The fourth mini-series is about Jayfeather, Lionblaze, Dovewing, and Ivypool. They must bring the Clans together so that they can defeat the evil ghosts of the Clans' old enemies.

- Book 1: _The Fourth Apprentice_
- Book 2: _Fading Echoes_
- Book 3: _Night Whispers_
- Book 4: _Sign of the Moon_
- Book 5: _The Forgotten Warrior_
- Book 6: _The Last Hope_

### _Warriors: Dawn of the Clans_ (2013-2015)

The fifth mini-series is about how the five Clans were created. It centers around several cats: Gray Wing, Shadowstar, Windstar, Thunderstar, Riverstar, and Skystar. These cats all became the first leaders of their Clans.
- Book 1: _The Sun Trail_
- Book 2: _Thunder Rising_
- Book 3: _The First Battle_
- Book 4: _The Blazing Star_
- Book 5: _A Forest Divided_
- Book 6: _Path of Stars_

### _Warriors: A Vision Of Shadows_ (2016-2018)

The sixth mini-series shows how Alderheart and Twigbranch of ThunderClan and Violetshine of ShadowClan brought a new Clan, SkyClan, to live with the other four Clans. It also reveals how the Clans defeated an evil group of rogues who almost destroy ShadowClan.
- Book 1: _The Apprentice's Quest_
- Book 2: _Thunder and Shadow_
- Book 3: _Shattered Sky_
- Book 4: _Darkest Night_
- Book 5: _River of Fire_
- Book 6: _The Raging Storm_

### _Warriors: The Broken Code_ (2019-2021)

The seventh mini-series centers around Bristlefrost of ThunderClan, Shadowsight of ShadowClan, and Rootspring of SkyClan as they try to defeat an evil ghost cat named Ashfur. Ashfur has possessed the ThunderClan leader, and blocked communication with StarClan.
- Book 1: _Lost Stars_
- Book 2: _The Silent Thaw_
- Book 3: _Veil of Shadows_
- Book 4: _Darkness Within_
- Book 5: _The Place of No Stars_
- Book 6: _A Light in the Mist_

### _Warriors: A Starless Clan_ (2022-2024)

The eighth mini-series centers around Frostdawn of RiverClan, Nightheart of ThunderClan, and Sunbeam of ShadowClan. The Clans are making changes to the rules they live by, and some cats don't like these changes, while other cats do.
- Book 1: _River_
- Book 2: _Sky_
- Book 3: _Shadow_
- Book 4: _Thunder_
- Book 5: _Wind_
- Book 6: _Star_

### _Warriors: Changing Skies_ (2025-TBA)

The ninth mini-series has not been released yet. It centers around Moonpaw of ThunderClan, Leafstar of SkyClan, and Tawnypelt of ShadowClan.

- Book 1: _The Elders' Quest_
- Book 2: _Hidden Moon_ (4 November 2025)
- Book 3: _Chasing Shadows_ (31 March 2026)

### Super Editions

- _Firestar's Quest_
Firestar goes on a quest to bring back a lost Clan called SkyClan.

- _Bluestar's Prophecy_
Bluestar's life from kitten to leader of ThunderClan.

- _SkyClan's Destiny_
Leafstar leads SkyClan through trouble after Firestar leaves.

- _Crookedstar's Promise_
Crookedstar's promise to a mysterious cat leaves him with all the power he could dream of, but all his family dead.

- _Yellowfang's Secret_
Yellowfang's ability to feel the pain of other cats has to be kept a secret to her Clan.

- _Tallstar’s Revenge_
Tallstar sets out on a quest for revenge on the cat he believes killed his father.

- _Bramblestar’s Storm_
Bramblestar has to lead ThunderClan as a large storm destroys their home.
- _Moth Flight's Vision_
Moth Flight learns that she must become the first medicine cat.
- _Hawkwing’s Journey_
SkyClan has to leave their home. Hawkwing has to help them find the other Clans.
- _Tigerheart’s Shadow_
Dovewing is pregnant with Tigerheart's kits. She travels far away to find a safe place to give birth. Tigerheart has to find them and bring them back home.
- _Crowfeather’s Trial_
Crowfeather tries to make peace with his family.
- _Squirrelflight’s Hope_
Squirrelflight fights for the protection of a peaceful group of female cats known as The Sisters, while worrying that she'll leave no legacy when she dies.
- _Graystripe’s Vow_
Long ago, Graystripe promised never to leave his Clan, but when trouble happens in ThunderClan, he realizes he has to leave if he wants to save it.

- _Leopardstar's Honor_

Leopardstar wants what is best for her Clan, but she needs to avoid being reckless.

- _Onestar's Confession_

Onestar must confess a secret to his Clan.

- _Riverstar's Home_

Riverstar learns what it means to have a home and care for other cats.

- _Ivypool's Heart_

Ivypool is depressed after her daughter dies.

- _StormClan's Folly_ (26 August 2025)

The leaders of ThunderClan and WindClan form a new Clan called StormClan.

### Novellas

- _Hollyleaf's Story_
Hollyleaf meets a strange cat in the tunnels beneath the Clans' territory.

- _Mistystar's Omen_
Mistystar's medicine cat doesn't believe in StarClan, and Mistystar worries about this.

- _Cloudstar’s Journey_
Cloudstar leads SkyClan on a journey to find a new home that eventually fails.
- _Tigerclaw’s Fury_
Tigerclaw, former deputy of ThunderClan, seeks revenge on his old Clanmates.
- _Leafpool’s Wish_
Leafpool hides her kits from her Clan with the help of her sister, Squirrelflight.
- _Dovewing’s Silence_
Dovewing finds the loss of her special powers hard to deal with.
- _Mapleshade’s Vengeance_
Mapleshade seeks revenge on every cat who has wronged her.
- _Goosefeather’s Curse_
Goosefeather can see the fates of cats around him, including his own.
- _Ravenpaw’s Farewell_
Ravenpaw takes his friend Barley, and Barley's sister's kittens to SkyClan. Then he dies.
- _Spottedleaf’s Heart_
Spottedleaf must decide whether she wants to be a warrior or a medicine cat.
- _Pinestar’s Choice_
Pinestar decides to leave ThunderClan and become a house cat.
- _Thunderstar’s Echo_
Thunderstar struggles as the first leader of ThunderClan.
- _Redtail’s Debt_
Redtail's life was saved by Tigerclaw, but they begin to become enemies.
- _Tawnypelt’s Clan_
Tawnypelt takes her grandson on a quest.
- _Shadowstar’s Life_
Shadowstar is stalked by a cat who wants to kill her.
- _Pebbleshine’s Kits_
Pebbleshine tries to raise her kits while lost from her Clan.
- _Tree’s Roots_
Tree leaves his family to discover who he really is.
- _Mothwing’s Secret_
Mothwing doesn't believe in StarClan, and she must keep this hidden from her Clan.
- _Daisy’s Kin_
Daisy questions her place in the Clans as she realizes what a violent place the forest can be.
- _Spotfur’s Rebellion_
Spotfur leads a rebellion against the possessed leader of ThunderClan.
- _Blackfoot’s Reckoning_
Blackfoot was one of the evil Tigerstar's closest friends, and he struggles to find his place as the new leader of ShadowClan.

### Field guides

- _Secrets of the Clans_
_Secrets of the Clans_ has a list of healing plants, a tour of the camps of all four forest Clans, maps, stories, Clan folktales, Clan histories, prophecies, and a cat language to human language glossary.

- _Cats of the Clans_
_Cats of the Clans_ has information and pictures of the most important _Warriors_ characters.

- _Code of the Clans_
_Code of the Clans_ explains the reasons behind all the rules of the warrior code using several short stories.

- _Battles of the Clans_
_Battles of the Clans_ explains all of the Clans' battle moves and some famous past battles.

- _Enter the Clans_
_Enter the Clans_ is _Secrets of the Clans_ and _Code of the Clans_ in one book.

- _The Ultimate Guide_
_The Ultimate Guide_ is an expanded version of _Cats of the Clans_ with more characters.
- _The Warriors Guide_
_The Warriors Guide_ is an updated version of _Secrets of the Clans_.

- _The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition_

_The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition_ is an expanded version of _The Ultimate Guide_ with more characters and new information.

### Graphic novels

The first mini-series, _The Prophecies Begin_, was converted into three graphic novels.

- _The Prophecies Begin, Volume 1_
- _The Prophecies Begin, Volume 2_
- _The Prophecies Begin, Volume 3_ (30 September 2025)

### _Graystripe's Adventure_

This series shows what happened to ThunderClan warrior Graystripe when he was captured by humans.

- _The Lost Warrior_
- _Warrior's Refuge_
- _Warrior's Return_

### _Tigerstar and Sasha_

This series shows how a house cat named Sasha fell in love with a dangerous Clan cat, Tigerstar.

- _Into the Woods_
- _Escape from the Forest_
- _Return to the Clans_

### _Ravenpaw's Path_

This series shows how Ravenpaw and his friend fight to take back their farm from a group of evil cats who have stolen it from them.

- _Shattered Peace_
- _A Clan in Need_
- _Heart of a Warrior_

### _SkyClan and the Stranger_

This series shows how SkyClan leader Leafstar deals with a cat who causes problems.

- _The Rescue_
- _Beyond the Code_
- _After the Flood_

### _The Rise of Scourge_

This single manga shows how a small kitten named himself Scourge and became the evil leader of BloodClan.

### _A Shadow In RiverClan_

This single manga shows how Feathertail questions her place in RiverClan.

### _Winds of Change_

This single manga shows how former WindClan deputy Mudclaw feels angry after being replaced by a warrior called Onewhisker.

### _Exile from ShadowClan_

This single manga shows what happened to ShadowClan elders when they were banished from their Clan by their evil leader.

### _A Thief in ThunderClan_

This single manga shows how Brightheart and Cloudtail must find out who is stealing prey from ThunderClan.

### Short stories

There are four Warriors short stories: "Spottedleaf's Honest Answer", "The Clans Decide", "After Sunset: The Right Choice?", and "The Elders' Concern". There are also two educator's guides for teachers.

### Plays

A play called _After_ _Sunset: We Need to Talk_ was performed in 2007 at a bookstore. It shows a meeting between Leafpool of ThunderClan and Crowfeather of WindClan after the events of the book _Sunset_.

In 2009, another play called _Brightspirit's Mercy_ was released. This play is about the ThunderClan cat Jayfeather helping the other Clans by giving them food, even though it is against the warrior code to do that. This play was also released at www.warriorcats.com. It was written in memory of a _Warriors_ fan and her parents, who all died in a tornado in 2007.

### Website

There is a website for _Warriors_ called "Warrior Cats Hub". There was an old website called "Warrior Cats", but this website was shut down. Both websites have included games, stores, and special information about the series.

### Movie

In 2016, a _Warriors_ movie was announced. There have been no updates on it since 2018. In 2024, an "official animation" was announced, but it is not known if it will be a movie or something else.

### Physical items

There are many _Warriors_ items that can be bought, including shirts, plush toys, figures, and more. There have also been trading cards included in the Chinese versions of the books.

### App

There is a _Warriors_ app called "Warrior Cats Hub". There was also an old app called "Warrior Cats" that was shut down.

### Foreign books

The _Warriors_ series has been published in many countries, including Poland, China, Australia, Canada, Russia, and more.

### Audiobooks

There have been audiobook versions made of many _Warriors_ books.

## Other websites

- www.warriorcats.com (the official _Warriors_ website)
- The Guttersnipe  (author Kate Cary's personal site)