Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Books in Order
Warriors: Dawn of the Clans is a 6-book series by Erin Hunter for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–6 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.2
Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Warriors: Dawn of the Clans books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Trail 2013 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Thunder rising 2013 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | The Blazing Star 2014 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 4 | Warriors The First Battle 2014 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Path of stars 2015 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | A Forest Divided 2016 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Warriors: Dawn of the Clans (6 books by Erin Hunter) lands at a grades 4–6 reading level, with average content intensity 2.2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Books
Sun Trail
Erin Hunter
Sun Trail
Erin Hunter
Thunder rising
Erin Hunter
Thunder rising
Erin Hunter
The Blazing Star
Erin Hunter
The Blazing Star
Erin Hunter
Warriors
Erin Hunter
Warriors
Erin Hunter
Path of stars
Erin Hunter
Path of stars
Erin Hunter
A Forest Divided
Erin Hunter
A Forest Divided
Erin Hunter
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Questions about the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series
- What reading level is the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series?
- Warriors: Dawn of the Clans books are at a grades 4–6 reading level (average grade level 5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Warriors: Dawn of the Clans books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Sun Trail (2013); Thunder rising (2013); The Blazing Star (2014); Warriors (2014); Path of stars (2015); and 1 more.
- What age is the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Warriors: Dawn of the Clans for ages 9–12. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.