Warriors: The Broken Code Books in Order
Warriors: The Broken Code 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 2.7
Warriors: The Broken Code Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Warriors: The Broken Code books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Silent Thaw 2019 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | Warriors : The Broken Code #1 Lost Stars Book 1 · 2019 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 3 | Veil of Shadows 2020 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | Warriors : The Broken Code #4 Darkness Within Book 4 · 2020 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | A Light in the Mist 2021 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 6 | The Place of No Stars 2021 | Level 5-6 | 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: The Broken Code (6 books by Erin Hunter) lands at a grades 4–6 reading level, with average content intensity 2.7/5. 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: The Broken Code Books
The Silent Thaw
Erin Hunter
The Silent Thaw
Erin Hunter
Warriors : The Broken Code #1
Erin Hunter
Warriors : The Broken Code #1
Erin Hunter
Veil of Shadows
Erin Hunter
Veil of Shadows
Erin Hunter
Warriors : The Broken Code #4
Erin Hunter
Warriors : The Broken Code #4
Erin Hunter
A Light in the Mist
Erin Hunter
A Light in the Mist
Erin Hunter
The Place of No Stars
Erin Hunter
The Place of No Stars
Erin Hunter
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Questions about the Warriors: The Broken Code series
- What reading level is the Warriors: The Broken Code series?
- Warriors: The Broken Code books are at a grades 4–6 reading level (average grade level 5.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Warriors: The Broken Code books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Warriors: The Broken Code books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The Silent Thaw (2019); Warriors : The Broken Code #1 (2019); Veil of Shadows (2020); Warriors : The Broken Code #4 (2020); A Light in the Mist (2021); and 1 more.
- What age is the Warriors: The Broken Code series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Warriors: The Broken Code 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.