However, Darktail's group of cats follows the patrol and attacks the Clans. "[76] Non-belief is also explored in the storylines through characters, like Cloudtail and Mothwing, who do not believe in StarClan. "HarperCollins (New Zealand) catalog page: "empik.com Wojownicy Tom 2 Ogie i Ld Erin Hunter", "Harry Potter Producer Making Movie About Warrior Cats", "STX Boards Alibaba Pictures' High-Profile 'Warriors' (EXCLUSIVE)", "The World of Warriors Educator's Guide - TeacherVision", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Warriors_(novel_series)&oldid=1098807438, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 July 2022, at 15:58. The field guides include: Several series of original English-language manga were produced by HarperCollins with Tokyopop. Find all the books from Erin Hunters Warriors book series at Barnes & Noble. [68][69] It was also listed on Booklist's Top 10 fantasy books for youth in 2003[70] and was a Book Sense 76 Pick. Squirrelflight realizes the identity of the spirit who has taken over Bramblestar's body: Ashfur, a cat who loved her to the point of obsession. Other themes that have been pointed out deal with family, loss, honor, bravery, death, loyalty, and following rules.[76][57]. Darktail is ultimately revealed to be the rejected son of WindClan leader Onestar. In the play, the characters go to a Gathering where it is obvious all of the Clans except for ThunderClan are starving. Warriors (also known as Warrior Cats) is a series of novels based on the adventures and drama of multiple Clans of feral cats. The series is primarily set in fictional forests. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Although nominated for several awards, the series has not received any major literary prizes. Shop all the books from the series or pick up one of the Warriors series boxed sets in stores and online.

[3] Cherith Baldry joined the team to write the third book, Forest of Secrets. They were subsequently published in anthology volumes of three novellas each, starting with Legends of the Clans. Jayfeather receives a vision informing him that there will be a fourth cat integral to the prophecy, who is ultimately revealed during the climactic battle between the Dark Forest and Clans to be Firestar himself, whose defeat of Tigerstar's spirit concludes the battle in the Clans' favor, though Firestar is mortally wounded in the process. [101] "The Elders' Concern" has been noted to contain timeline errors. [76] The website was later re-designed and is now accessible via both browser and an official mobile application. The patrol discovers a group of cats under the leadership of a cat named Darktail living in SkyClan's camp, who have driven SkyClan away. Cats who live outside of the Clans are categorized into three groups. The warrior cat books are original, very cleverly written, and keep the kids entertained. Super Editions are stand-alone books in the Warriors series that are about 500 pages long, approximately double the length of a regular Warriors book. Juniperclaw later sacrifices himself to save Tigerstar's son, Shadowkit, and Violetkit (now Violetshine) from drowning. Later, after she wrote the first Warriors field guide, Tui Sutherland became the fourth author to use the pseudonym Erin Hunter. Ashfoot, WindClan's deputy, accepts the gift, but Breezepaw, too proud to have help from another Clan, refuses to eat it. In 2019, an updated Warriors app was released, through which one could access blogs and analysis written by the editors of the series, shop for merchandise, browse fanart, and vote in polls, some of which affect the plot of the Warriors series. After losing said life, a warrior of ThunderClan named Bristlefrost notices that Bramblestar has begun behaving erratically. In some cases, stray cats may form groups, such as the Sisters (a group of female cats who live together), the Kin (a group of violent rogues), BloodClan (another group of violent rogues) and the Guardians (a group of cats who heal others and avoid conflict). The first, Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, was published from 2003 to 2004. The Warriors series was first published in the United States and United Kingdom. Jaypaw is easily convinced, but Hollyleaf and Lionblaze are harder to win over. All of the Warriors books except for the manga (excluding A Shadow in RiverClan) have been published as hardcovers, and the majority of them have also been published as paperbacks, audiobooks, and e-books. Darktail and his followers then attempt to destroy the remaining three Clans. It revolves around the Clans trying to rewrite the code they live by, and the issues that arise from such a daunting task. Critics have compared it to Brian Jaques's Redwall series, although Warriors is written for a lower reading level. [89], The Warriors website previously featured Warriors screensavers, videos on topics such as the process of writing a manga book, and quizzes. [59], As one reviewer put it, the cats in the series are "true to their feline nature",[55] leading some critics to jokingly comment that the books will "leave readers eyeing Puss a bit nervously",[65] and wondering "what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat". No director or release date has yet been announced for the film, and no information has been released since.

(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)", "Warriors: Tigerstar and Sasha, Escape from the Forest", "Hunter, Erin & Dan Jolley. Small plush heads and full-sized plush toys of various characters have also been produced, as well as small figurines. The Super Editions include: The authors have also produced multiple "field guides", which include short stories, lists, and art that further detail various aspects of the series' universe.

Holmes said that another central theme of the series is "faith and spirituality" regarding StarClan. The first Super Edition was Firestar's Quest, detailing Firestar's journey to rebuild SkyClan, the long-lost fifth Clan of the forest. [2] The editions published of the first two seriesWarriors and Warriors: The New Prophecyin the United Kingdom had slight variations in cover design from their United States counterparts. The Tribe has a different hierarchical structure than the Clans, consisting of a Healer, cave-guards, and prey-hunters, who each serve a different function in the Tribe. The trio learn throughout the course of the series that the cats of the Dark Forest, who are spirits of deceased Clan cats who committed acts of evil during their lives, are preparing an attack on the living Clan cats, recruiting living cats to their cause, training them for battle in their dreams, and manipulating the Clans through these cats. [57] However, this realism also means that the series contains a relatively large amount of violence,[58] with one critic stating that it is "not for the faint of heart". [94] Many fans have resorted to making their own games and websites, many of these sites being play-by-post role-playing game forums. Major themes in the series include adventure, forbidden love, the concept of nature vs. nurture, acceptance, the struggle of good vs. evil, the reactions of different faiths meeting each other, and all people being a mix of good and bad. On 14 May 2018, it was announced that STX Entertainment had come on board to co-produce the Warriors film, with STX board member Gigi Pritzker working alongside Heyman. [2] Other influential locations include Loch Lomond,[6] as well as the Scottish Highlands. The third series, Warriors: Power of Three, consists of six books: The Sight (24 April 2007), Dark River (26 December 2007), Outcast (22 April 2008), Eclipse (2 September 2008), Long Shadows (25 November 2008), and Sunrise (21 April 2009). In turn, cats from the Tribe later moved to the forest of the original series and formed the Clans.

However, the Clans also sometimes show concern for each other; the idea of one Clan being destroyed usually causes deep distress and prompts urgent action on behalf of all Clans. In an author chat, Holmes explained that the books never say that either the Clans or the Tribe of Rushing Water is right about faith because both are "equally valid". The reviewer also wrote that "a twist at the end will leave fans eager for the next installment of Sasha's saga", and that the book would appeal to young adults trying to find their place in the world. Additionally, in 2009, an educator's guide was released. [62], The large number of characters involved in the series has often been seen as a negative point; though one reviewer compared the "huge cast" to that of a Greek drama,[63] others wrote that it was "hard to follow"[64] and "a little confusing". The concept and plot of the pilot series was developed by series editor Victoria Holmes. [99], On 20 January 2009, another short story, "The Clans Decide," was released on the Warriors Ultimate Leader Election site, starring Firestar, who won an election through an online fan vote conducted in recognition of US President Obama's Inauguration Day. It contained information about the books in the series, profiles of the Clans and major characters (including app-exclusive information), an interactive timeline and maps, two application-exclusive short stories, a trivia game, and a list of all the Warriors books that had been released at that point. Other super editions include Bramblestar's Storm, describing newly appointed ThunderClan leader Bramblestar learning to lead his Clan through hardship, Yellowfang's Secret, which tells the story of a ShadowClan medicine cat whose son eventually murders his own father and nearly destroys his entire Clan with his vicious conquests, and Bluestar's Prophecy, which tells the story of Bluestar, ThunderClan's leader before Firestar. [16][17][18][19][20][21] In this series, the Clans' survival is put at risk as Twolegs begin to destroy their forest home with machinery. [74], The series often revolves around forbidden love. ", Brambleclaw, after killing his half-brother Hawkfrost to save Firestar (as depicted in Sunset), worries about Firestar's reaction, but Firestar turns out to be proud of him. Ultimately, the Clans are given three moons to rewrite the warrior code so that it may serve the Clans better. [72] In 2006, Warriors also received an honourable mention for the best book series for Publishers Weekly's "On the Cuff" awards. The Warriors universe centers around a large group of feral cats who initially reside in a forest called White Hart Woods, and later, around a lake known as Sanctuary Lake, after fleeing their forest home due to its destruction by Twolegs (humans). [103], During a fundraising event in Russellville, Arkansas, Brightspirit's Mercy was performed by various high school drama students. It is rare, though not unheard of, for a kittypet or loner to join a Clan, though outsiders are generally distrusted by Clan cats. Warriors has received mostly positive reviews, but it has also been criticized for being confusing due to its large number of characters and complex relationships. [102], Written by Victoria Holmes for a tour, a play titled After Sunset: We Need to Talk was first premiered on 28 April 2007 at the Secret Garden bookstore in Seattle, Washington. [75] All books in the series feature the influence of StarClan, not just as the cats think of them, but in terms of prophecies delivered by StarClan which inevitably come true. Embark on a wild fantasy adventure with the warrior cats in White Hart Woods. SkyClan is accepted by the other Clans. The second of two plays by Erin Hunter, Brightspirit's Mercy is about Jaypaw, Lionblaze, and Hollyleaf. Much of the old content was not carried over to the new version of the website, though a new character creation game[95] and an updated version of the family tree have been added. His book, Culpeper's Herbal, is used as a source by the authors for the many herbal remedies that the cats use in the books. Housecats, referred to as "kittypets" by Clan cats, are often looked down upon by the Clan cats for their cozy and lazy lifestyle. For example, the Tribe of Rushing Water, which believes in different spiritual ancestors than the Clans, is introduced in Moonrise. [97][98], The first short story written by Erin Hunter is "Spottedleaf's Honest Answer", in which the spirit of former ThunderClan medicine cat Spottedleaf discusses her love for Firestar. Explore the fantasy world of the warrior cats with all the Warriors books by Erin Hunter. A group of ShadowClan cats rebel against their leader, Rowanstar, and join Darktail's invasion, driving out Rowanstar. [74] Similarly, Holmes has also connected the theme to Brambleclaw and how nobody knew whether he was good or evil. Warriors Field Guide: Warriors: Cats of the Clans (Hardcover), Warriors #3: Forest of Secrets (Paperback), Warriors: The New Prophecy: Starlight (Series #4) (Paperback), Adventurers & Explorers Biographies & Memoirs, Motivational & Inspirational Self-Help Books, Mysteries, Thrillers & Suspense Teen & Young Adult Books, Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural Kids' Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy Comic Books & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction & Fantasy Teen & Young Adult Books, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Magic Kids' Books, Shop Travel Books, Maps & Guides by Region, Teen & Young Adult Comic Books & Graphic Novels. A battle ensues, and it ends in the deaths of Bristlefrost and Ashfur. After death, the spirits of most Clan cats join StarClan and reside in a paradisaical forest and become one of the stars.

7 Transcript part 1", "Erin Hunter Chat No. The New Prophecy audiobooks are spoken by Nanette Savard, whose performance has been praised by reviewers. The sixth sub-series, A Vision of Shadows (2016-2018) details the return of a lost Clan as well as a troublesome group of outsiders. The fifth series, Warriors: Dawn of the Clans, consists of six books: The Sun Trail (5 March 2013), Thunder Rising (5 November 2013), The First Battle (8 April 2014), The Blazing Star (4 November 2014), A Forest Divided (7 April 2015), and Path of Stars (1 September 2015). Warriors: A Vision of Shadows is the sixth sub-series. The cat's-eye perspective of many of the panels, in addition, add a dramatic, energizing element to the book". It centers around the Clans rewriting the rules they live by. [41][42][43][44][45][46] Alderheart, ThunderClan medicine cat, is sent with a patrol to find SkyClan, a lost Clan. In the story, cats from the four Clans vote on whether or not the Clans should work together to survive a tough winter; the cats ultimately vote in favor of working together. Translations into other languages such as Czech, Norwegian, Lithuanian, Finnish, Japanese, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Korean have also been published. The original Warriors series consists of six books: Into the Wild (21 January 2003), Fire and Ice (27 May 2003), Forest of Secrets (14 October 2003), Rising Storm (6 January 2004), A Dangerous Path (1 June 2004), and The Darkest Hour (5 October 2004). (Bibliography)", "Erin Hunter chat #5 transcript - August 16, 2008", "Erin Hunter Chat No. [5] The authors have also mentioned several other sources of inspiration. [67], Into the Wild was nominated for the Pacific Northwest Library Association's 2006 Young Reader's Choice Awards but lost to Christopher Paolini's Eragon. Her example of this was when Bluestar, a noble and honorable cat, gave up her kits for her own ambitions. [47][48][49][50][51][52] During an unexplained period of silence from StarClan, Bramblestar, leader of ThunderClan, falls ill, and ShadowClan medicine cat Shadowsight receives a vision telling him to let Bramblestar lose a life in order for him to heal. [4] Fans also exist in Trinidad and Singapore. [1] The first volume, Into the Wild, was written by Kate Cary under the pseudonym "Erin Hunter" and was completed in about three months. Shadowsight visits the Dark Forest and discovers Bramblestar's spirit has been trapped. and "The Elders' Concern", were previously available through the defunct Warriors mobile application. [96], On 20 October 2016, Victoria Holmes announced that Alibaba Pictures had bought the production rights for a film adaptation with David Heyman as producer, and a movie poster was released. The four Clans, normally hostile to each other, are forced to work together in order to find a new home. The series has also been translated into several languages. [58] The New York Times called the series a "hit with young readers", specifically because of its "sprawling universe",[66] and the series appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list for a total of 117 weeks, as of 24 November 2013.

[93] An additional game for the website was planned for release in 2010, but was never released despite a report of having completed first-round testing. [61] Lisa Goldstein for School Library Journal also gave the book a positive review, writing that the plot would attract new fans and appeal to old fans.