Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Books in Order
6 books by Erin Hunter. Reading level: Grades 4.3–5.6. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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 reading level Grades 4.3–5.6, with average content intensity 2.2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Forest Divided Erin Hunter | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 2 | Path of stars Erin Hunter | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 3 | Sun Trail Erin Hunter | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 4 | The Blazing Star Erin Hunter | Level 5-6 | Moderate |
| 5 | Thunder rising Erin Hunter | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 6 | Warriors Erin Hunter | Level 4-5 | Mild |
All Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Books
A Forest Divided
Erin Hunter
A Forest Divided
Erin Hunter
Path of stars
Erin Hunter
Path of stars
Erin Hunter
Sun Trail
Erin Hunter
Sun Trail
Erin Hunter
The Blazing Star
Erin Hunter
The Blazing Star
Erin Hunter
Thunder rising
Erin Hunter
Thunder rising
Erin Hunter
Warriors
Erin Hunter
Warriors
Erin Hunter
Questions about the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series
- What reading level is the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series?
- The Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series by Erin Hunter is at a Grades 4.3–5.6 reading level (average Grade 5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series appropriate for?
- The Warriors: Dawn of the Clans series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.2/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.