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Synopsis
Join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller! This box set—featuring striking new art—includes the first three books in the Warriors series and is the perfect introduction to the epic adventure and thrilling fantasy of the Warriors world. For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their warrior ancestors. But now the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger, and sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary house cat named Rusty…who may yet turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all. Supports the Common Core State Standards
Is Warriors #1: Into the Wild (Warriors: The Original Series) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Warriors features cat clans battling for territory with realistic animal violence including injuries and deaths. The action-packed story explores themes of loyalty, courage, and identity while maintaining an accessible middle-grade tone.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal death, animal harm, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adventure-loving readers will be hooked by the wild cat clans, fierce battles, and the house cat who must prove himself as a true warrior.