Warriors (Harper Collins) Books in Order
Warriors (Harper Collins) is a 9-book series by Erin Hunter for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–7 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 9
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 2.4
Warriors (Harper Collins) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Warriors (Harper Collins) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warriors #3 Forest of Secrets Book 3 · 2003 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | A dangerous path 2004 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 3 | Darkest Hour 2004 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 4 | Fire and ice 2004 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | Rising storm 2004 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | Warriors Field Guide Secrets of the Clans 2007 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 7 | Code of the clans 2009 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 8 | Battles of the clans 2010 | Level 6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 9 | Warriors, the ultimate guide 2013 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across 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 (Harper Collins) (9 books by Erin Hunter) lands at a grades 5–7 reading level, with average content intensity 2.4/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 (Harper Collins) Books
Warriors #3
Erin Hunter
Warriors #3
Erin Hunter
A dangerous path
Erin Hunter
A dangerous path
Erin Hunter
Darkest Hour
Erin Hunter
Darkest Hour
Erin Hunter
Fire and ice
Erin Hunter
Fire and ice
Erin Hunter
Rising storm
Erin Hunter
Rising storm
Erin Hunter
Warriors Field Guide
Erin Hunter
Warriors Field Guide
Erin Hunter
Code of the clans
Erin Hunter
Code of the clans
Erin Hunter
Battles of the clans
Erin Hunter
Battles of the clans
Erin Hunter
Warriors, the ultimate guide
Erin Hunter
Warriors, the ultimate guide
Erin Hunter
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Questions about the Warriors (Harper Collins) series
- What reading level is the Warriors (Harper Collins) series?
- Warriors (Harper Collins) books are at a grades 5–7 reading level (average grade level 5.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Warriors (Harper Collins) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Warriors (Harper Collins) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Warriors #3 (2003); A dangerous path (2004); Darkest Hour (2004); Fire and ice (2004); Rising storm (2004); and 4 more.
- What age is the Warriors (Harper Collins) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Warriors (Harper Collins) for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to intense (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.