Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail

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Follow the trail of the rising sun . . .

For many moons, a tribe of cats has lived peacefully near the top of a mountain. But prey is scarce and seasons are harsh—and their leader fears they will not survive. When a mysterious vision reveals a land filled with food and water, a group of brave young cats sets off in search of a better home.

But great dangers await them. In this unfamiliar world, faced with loners and fierce rogues all vying for ...

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Overview

Follow the trail of the rising sun . . .

For many moons, a tribe of cats has lived peacefully near the top of a mountain. But prey is scarce and seasons are harsh—and their leader fears they will not survive. When a mysterious vision reveals a land filled with food and water, a group of brave young cats sets off in search of a better home.

But great dangers await them. In this unfamiliar world, faced with loners and fierce rogues all vying for territory and power, the traveling cats must find a new way to live side by side—or risk tearing one another apart.

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As the sun begins to rise on a new Warriors series, readers squint their eyes towards the horizon. Erin Hunter's new saga involves a threatened clan of cats, a vision of deliverance, a quest, and looming dangers on every side.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780062063465
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 3/5/2013
  • Series: Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Series
  • Pages: 313
  • Sales rank: 12178
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Erin Hunter
Erin Hunter is the nom de plume of three British writers who create enthralling, animal-centric YA fantasies in the tradition of Brian Jacques's Redwall books.

Biography

Erin Hunter is the nom de plume of three British writers who create enthralling, animal-centric YA fantasies in the tradition of Brian Jacques's Redwall books. In 2003, they launched their bestselling Warriors series with Into the Wild, the story of a domesticated kitten who leaves the comforts of his human home to join a family of feral cats living in the woods. Introducing a captivating world where rival cat clans struggle for survival, the book was an immediate sensation with animal- and adventure-loving preteens. Since its debut, Warriors has become a genuine publishing phenomenon, spawning a string of six-book miniseries, each with its own distinct story arc.

The Erin Hunter collaboration is an unusual but highly successful one. Characters and story ideas emanate from editor Victoria Holmes, who keeps track of previous plot lines, ensures continuity, and coordinates the details of a complex and growing cast of characters. Kate Cary and Cherith Baldry take turns writing individual books; then everything is vetted again through Holmes, who checks carefully to make sure the stories are told in a single, unified voice. With different writing styles at work, this would seem a daunting task. However, in a 2006 interview, Holmes explained her modus operandi: "I think of it as being able to "speak Erin Hunter", like speaking a different language, and after working on [so many] scripts, I know pretty much at once if a line or phrase doesn't sound right."

Although the Erin Hunter books are written for young readers, they do not shy away from difficult material. The animals face life-threatening dangers and experience pain, grief, and loss -- sometimes even treachery within their own ranks. But the authors are always careful to reinforce positive messages about family, friendship, loyalty, and love. Independently, Holmes, Cary, and Baldry stay busy with their own writing and editing projects; but in 2008, they reunited for a second animal fantasy series. Seekers: The Quest Begins features a trio of bears from different species (black, polar, and grizzly), who join together for an adventure-filled odyssey that will change their lives forever.

Good To Know

Fun facts about "Erin Hunter" and the Warrior books, plus advice for aspiring writers:
Cherith Baldry and Kate Cary have always loved cats -- and writing fantasy stories! Cherith is particularly interested in the stories of King Arthur, with all those glorious battles, knights, and a courtly code of behavior. Kate is fascinated by animal interaction and the way you can read all sorts of hidden motivation into what cats do. She's also not afraid of describing the goriest scenes!

Says Victoria Holmes, "I love being one of the Erins and frequently dream of being a cat running through a forest when I am coming up with new story lines. Teaming up with Kate and Cherith on the Warriors books is an unconventional way of working, but we love writing the books together and it means we can produce them much faster than a single writer could."

They came up with the single name, Erin Hunter, to avoid confusing their readers by having books from the same series filed in different places on the bookshelves.

Erin's advice for aspiring writers: "Read, read, and read some more! Make sure you read a wide variety of stories: fantasy stories teach you about making up completely new worlds, crime-solving stories teach you about handling a complicated plot, stories with lots of characters teach you how to describe relationships. Also, write as many stories as you can, even if no one else reads them. And remember that the best inspiration comes from what's around you -- Kate and Cherith go for long walks through the woods to find new locations for the cats to explore. They also spend hours watching their cats -- and other people -- to see how they behave in certain situations."

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    1. Also Known As:
      Erin Hunter is the pseudonym for three writers: Cherith Baldry, Kate Cary, and Victoria Holmes
    2. Hometown:
      All three writers live in the U.K.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4.5
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  • Anonymous

    Posted Thu Sep 06 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Awesome!

    YES! Finely its on the nook!! It will be so cool to see how the clans were first made and maybe even how the cat first got together! I also really like the cat on the cover! He reminds me of firestar only more of a red-ish-brown.

    50 out of 71 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 19 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Sweet!

    In the Dawn of the Clans, you'll meet the first leaders, including Skystar! I hope we read how Lightningtail died.

    42 out of 60 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Sat Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I WANT THIS BOOK SO BADLY!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS LOOKS SOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!! BUT I HAVE TO WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANNA READ ABOUT THUNDERSTAR, RIVERSTAR, SHADOWSTAR, WINDSTAR, AND SKYSTAR!!!!!!!!!!! I'M GOING CRAZY NOW!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I! WANT! IT! NOW!

    30 out of 76 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    OMG!!

    CANT WAIT! I THOUGHT THE SERIES ENDED CAUSE FIRESTAR DIED BUT I WAS WRONG! NOW I JUST HAVE TO WAIT 5 MORE MONTHS...

    23 out of 46 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Mon Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 2012

    Yes! And if ur wondering....

    Ya this book is going to be about well duh the beinging of the clans!! This should carry on for a long while. And i ur wondering why till 5th if march is because this book is gona be alot of pages!!! And shes still gona edit it and get the book copies read then b&n has to make the progarm and test to see if the books uploda and they have to transfer ALL the book over to a nook. So it takes a while. I say till January to finish up the book and all of Febuary to get the dowlaoded versions ready. So thts 2 months left till the Hardcover Warriors books come. And thts why it takes long. U want it sooner then fine get a short, sooner ordered crappy book. Or. Wait get a nice long book tht is very detailed and AWESOME. Ur choice...

    22 out of 41 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Oct 30 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Hunter!

    WAHOO! I KNEW HUNTER WASN'T DONE! GO THUNDERSTAR!!!!!!!!!!!

    17 out of 30 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Oct 17 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

    I new Erin wouldnt fail us! Way to go Erin!!!!

    17 out of 28 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Fri Sep 14 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Soooooo exited!!

    I wish it takes place after the battle, though. Oh well, still freaking exited! Btw can someone plz go to alone at dawn fifth result and tell Silverrain that im locked out and to move to the third result? Thx! Fallenleaf.

    17 out of 47 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Oct 31 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    WHOOOOAH YESSSS

    Thank StarClan! The Erins finally made a new series. I mean I got board with the same old kitties. Except my Jay-Jay. I <3 him. Yes I am a she-cat. No I don't his kits. People thse days ugh... Anywho.. I want to meet a new cast. Firestar is sooo five moons ago. Dont even get me started on Yellowfang. SHE IS AWESOME. I meant on Berrynose. Annoying! I hope there is a she-cat named Pinekit a russent she-cat with amber eyes like the sunset. Or a kit named Scarlettkit she is good. Or Indagokit. Or JAY-JAYKIT! Sorry.

    14 out of 36 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Nov 14 00:00:00 EST 2012

    Hard to tell ppl are excited

    BUT I DONT BLAME THEM CUZ ERIN HUNTER DIDNT FAIL AFTER ALL!!!!!!!!! I KNEW IT!!!!!!

    7 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Sun Feb 10 00:00:00 EST 2013

    I love warriors

    It has been so long since her last book came out i am about to die i got to meet erin hunter

    6 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Sun Dec 23 00:00:00 EST 2012

    Can't wait

    I love warriors. I am just so exited. Can't wait to read it!YYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!

    6 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Sat Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Seriously?

    Seriously? Erin Hunter, give it up already!!!!!!! Aren''t there ENOUGH warriors books yet?. I used to adore these books. And then more came out...and more...and more and more and more and...i mean, enough is ENOUGH! Going into the Omen of the Stars series, i began to feel like erin was struggling for ideas, willing to put anything into books so that fans would keep buying anything that came out under the warriors name!!! I was right. The magic and ghost cats were just too much. I finished the book where firestar dies (hated it so much i forget the name) and promptly put my enourmous set of warriors books in our yard sale. And now this. I don't get how people can still be reading these. I mean, how many times can you read about magic cats before getting sick to your stomach? I know lots of people will totally disagree with my review, but my opinion is my opinion, so you'll have to get over it. >.<

    4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Dec 25 00:00:00 EST 2012

    Yay!!!!!!!!

    This is so exciting! I'm trying to read all the other books before this one comes out! I am stoked!:)

    4 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Thu Oct 18 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Join Birchclan!

    "Whitewood" first result!

    4 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2013

    I lobe warriors lol

    Ifinished all the books and thought I was done
    But I'm not!!!!!!!!!iwant to see how the clans were made and how sky clan gets banished!!!!! I hope.this.book is.good.like the rest
    Anyone who does not read warriors u have to read them!! I've gotton mu friend to!!!!! I want to lern about skystsr and thunder star and wind star and shadow star!!!!!Icant wait till the book comes out!!!!!!

    3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Fri Dec 21 00:00:00 EST 2012

    This will...

    BLOW YOUR MIND! I hear the Erin hunters say this will be the best book yet! Omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg OM triple G! It is to long a wait though...

    3 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Dec 04 00:00:00 EST 2012

    Looks great

    I have read all of erin hunters books and this one looks sooo good l am excited. Lol

    3 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Nov 27 00:00:00 EST 2012

    Hi

    Kitty cats

    3 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Fri Mar 29 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    The sun trail

    Great book about how the cats traveled from the mountains to the forest. They met the first cats who lived there. Hint: Cloud Spots and Dapple Pelt, two of the first medicine cats, are from the mountains. They know alot about herbs. Gray Wing, Jagged Peaks, Shaded Moss, Cloud Spots, Dapple Pelt,Moon Shadow, Quick Water, Clear Sky, Falling Feather, Hawk Swoop, and Bright Stream go on the journey to the forest. Bright Stream dies saving Gray Wing from an eagle.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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