Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #6: Path of Stars: A Middle Grade Fantasy for Kids (Ages 8-12) About Forest Cats Who Unite to Survive

Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in this thrilling animal fantasy prequel to Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series―now beautifully repackaged with striking new cover art!

The sixth book in the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #6: Path of Stars series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, in an epic origin story about when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code.

After moons of strife, the forest cats have settled into five camps. But now the dangerous rogue Slash has kidnapped Clear Sky's mate, Star Flower, and made demands for prey that the cats cannot afford to meet. Desperate to save Star Flower, Clear Sky must convince the other groups―led by Tall Shadow, Wind Runner, Thunder, and River Ripple―to join forces, or their new way of life may not survive.

Also includes a sneak peek at the next Warriors series, A Vision of Shadows!

 

• The Dawn of the Clans: After moons of conflict, the forest cats have finally settled into five distinct camps. But their fragile peace is about to be shattered.
• High-Stakes Adventure: The dangerous rogue Slash kidnaps Clear Sky’s mate, Star Flower, threatening the future of his family and his camp.
• A Forced Alliance: To save Star Flower, a desperate Clear Sky must convince the other leaders―Tall Shadow, Wind Runner, Thunder, and River Ripple―to join forces against a common enemy.
• Foundations of the Warrior Code: Witness the epic origin story of how the warrior code was forged in this must-read conclusion to the Dawn of the Clans prequel series.

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. In addition to having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, Bravelands, Bamboo Kingdom, and Renegades series. Erin lives in the UK.

Wayne McLoughlin studied art at San Diego State University and has worked as a writer and illustrator for such magazines as Esquire and National Lampoon. His books for children include Fireflies, by Alice Hoffman, Here is the Wetland, by Madeleine Dunphy (both Hyperion), and Loch, by Paul Zindel. He lives with his wife and daughter in Bellows Falls, Vermont.