The series often revolves around forbidden love. These relationships are not allowed for various reasons stated in the warrior code. Holmes said that another central theme of the series is "faith and spirituality" regarding StarClan. [74] 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. Some scenes take place within StarClan's realm, with no living cats present. Thus, the existence of an afterlife and the influence of spirits who have passed on and yet retain their earthly identities is integral to all of the plot arcs in the series. Another idea explored in the novels is the reactions of different faiths when meeting each other. For example, the Tribe of Rushing Water, which believes in different spiritual ancestors than the Clans, is introduced in Moonrise. 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". This leads to fear and suspicion between them because they are afraid of things they do not understand. Holmes remarked that "ignorance is a very scary thing!" [75] Non-belief is also explored in the storylines through characters who do not believe in StarClan. [76] Leader of ShadowClan after Rowanclaw. He was named after former ShadowClan leader Tigerstar. His mate is Dovewing, and their children are Shadowsight, Lightleap, and Pouncestep. YRCA 2006 nominees". Pacific Northwest Library Association. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008 . Retrieved 2 March 2008.

Former ThunderClan apprentice, was mentored by Tigerstar, left ThunderClan to avoid being murdered by Tigerstar for seeing Tigerstar murder Redtail. Lived on a farm with Barley. There are currently eight sub-series, each containing six books: The Prophecies Begin, The New Prophecy, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, Dawn of the Clans, A Vision of Shadows, The Broken Code, and A Starless Clan. Other books have been released in addition to the main series, including lengthier "Super Edition" novels, several novellas, seven guide books, and several volumes of English-language manga. The series has also been translated into several languages. My son is 10yrs old and loves these warrior series books. He reads and rereads them. At one point I had to take a book from him because he read it through entirely three times in three weeks. he has a million of these books on his shelf and just kept reading the same ONE. I said Ok enough is enough, and had to force him to read a different book. He was so sad!In summary, the Warriors series is a thrilling and thought-provoking collection of novels that is sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of readers, young and old. With its vivid characters, intricate world-building, and gripping storylines, the books are a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, fantasy, or animals. So whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the series, there's never been a better time to dive into the world of the Warriors and discover the magic of Erin Hunter's captivating storytelling.

The Omen of the Stars series covers events in the story from The Fourth Apprentice to The Last Hope. It details the Clans fighting against the spirits of vengeful Dark Forest cats in a battle called the Great Battle. Tigerstar (AVoS): He only received eight lives, because one had been taken when he was previously killed by an owl. Erin Hunter Chat No. 3 Transcript". Wands and Worlds. Archived from the original on 22 December 2010 . Retrieved 2 March 2008. 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). [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] The series was subtitled The Prophecies Begin for its re-release with new covers in 2015. [15] The series details the experiences of a housecat named Rusty who ventures into the forest and is invited to join ThunderClan, one of four groups of wild cats in the forest. Throughout the series, he rises through the Clan hierarchy while attempting to uncover and later stop the treachery of his Clanmate and deputy Tigerclaw, who intends initially to usurp ThunderClan's leadership and later plans to take over all the Clans. Warriors #3: Forest of Secrets by Erin Hunter". HarperCollins. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012 . Retrieved 1 August 2010.Flametail is a former medicine cat of ShadowClan, who drowned after falling through ice on a frozen lake. [19] Rowanclaw 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. 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. It was also announced that screenwriters Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger would write the screenplay for the movie. [96] [97] Short stories [ edit ]

SkyClan warrior, daughter of Hawkwing and Pebbleshine. Lived in ShadowClan and Darktail's group for a time.Warrior of ThunderClan. Played a major role in defeating Ashfur. Ultimately gave her life to defeat Ashfur, in such a way that her spirit was also killed. a b Hunter, Erin (2012). Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Last Hope. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-155527-5. Tallstar is the leader of WindClan when Firestar first joins ThunderClan. He ultimately died of old age, which triggered a leadership struggle between his former deputy Mudclaw, and Onewhisker, whom he named as his new deputy prior to his death. [25] The Prophecies Begin Onestar Estes, Sally (15 April 2003). "Top 10 fantasy books for youth. (Spotlight on SF/Fantasy).(Bibliography)". accessmylibrary.com. Booklist . Retrieved 19 July 2010.