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Warriors: The Broken Code Books in Order

6 books by Erin Hunter. Reading level: Grades 4.3–5.9. 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: The Broken Code (6 books by Erin Hunter) lands at reading level Grades 4.3–5.9, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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.

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Books
Grades 4.3–5.9
Reading Level
2.3/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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Warriors: The Broken Code Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 A Light in the Mist
Erin Hunter
Level 4-5 Moderate
2 The Place of No Stars
Erin Hunter
Level 5-6 Mild
3 The Silent Thaw
Erin Hunter
Level 4-5 Mild
4 Veil of Shadows
Jean Little
Level 5-6 Mild
5 Warriors : The Broken Code #1
Erin Hunter
Level 5-6 Moderate
6 Warriors : The Broken Code #4
Erin Hunter
Level 4-5 Mild

Questions about the Warriors: The Broken Code series

What reading level is the Warriors: The Broken Code series?
The Warriors: The Broken Code series by Erin Hunter is at a Grades 4.3–5.9 reading level (average Grade 5.2). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
What order should I read the Warriors: The Broken Code 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: The Broken Code series appropriate for?
The Warriors: The Broken Code series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.3/5. 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.