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Synopsis
Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the third book in the Vision of Shadows arc! ShadowClan has fallen. A group of rogues now rules the pine forest, and their cruel leader, Darktail, will not stop until he has conquered the rest of the Clans. Alderheart is more certain than ever that their only hope is to find the lost SkyClan and fulfill StarClan’s prophecy—before Darktail’s vicious reign puts an end to the warrior Clans forever. Full of epic adventure and thrilling intrigue, this fifth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world—while for dedicated fans, it’s a long-awaited return to the era of Bramblestar’s ThunderClan, after the events of Omen of the Stars.
Is Shattered Sky appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Warriors books feature animal characters engaged in clan warfare with realistic fighting scenes between cats, deaths, and injuries. Violence is moderate but contextually appropriate for the animal fantasy genre and middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, animal death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Action-packed adventure with cat clans fighting to survive against a ruthless enemy leader threatening to destroy their way of life forever.