The Warrior Cats books are a world-famous series of works by British author Erin Hunter.
Hunter is a creative pseudonym and several writers work under him, whose cycles have already become popular all over the world.
The series tells about the life of different tribes of wild cats and their endless adventures. Warrior cats live according to the Tribal Laws established by their ancestors. They have to constantly survive, train, and defend their territories. After all, there are enemies around - mountain clans, gangs of city cats, and also the people themselves, whom they call only the Bipeds.
An interesting and dynamic storyline (each novel has its own), the wanderings and adventures of the main characters will not let little readers get bored and will introduce them to the world of reading. We present to you all the Warrior Cats books in chronological order - a complete list.
Cycle “The Beginning of Tribes”
Sunny Path (2013)
In the harsh mountains, not far from the snow-capped peaks, mountain cats live in peace and quiet. But every year it becomes colder here, game leaves the mountains, and the old Stoneteller is increasingly worried about the future of the clan.
Are they destined to disappear?
One day, from a mysterious vision, the Stone Teller learns about warm, fertile lands where game is never lost. A squad of mountain cats will have to go in search of a new home.
Youth of Thunder (2013)
A squad of brave cats has finally reached the lands where there is no shortage of prey and where they can reveal their talents.
But there is no agreement between the settlers: Clear Sky forbids his former comrades to hunt on his territory, and his brother Gray Wing is convinced that everyone should live peacefully and amicably.
Young Thunder, the son of Clear Sky and the pupil of Gray Wing, has to make a difficult choice and decide for himself - which of the cats close to him is right?
First Battle (2014)
The adventures of wild cats continue...
Tension is growing between the four tribes: each is ready to fight to the death for their prey and territory. The times when everyone lived in peace and willingly helped each other are gone.
Is no one really able to prevent the Great Battle and pacify the enemies?..
Blazing Star (2014)
In a fierce battle, which - fortunately! - ended peacefully, many lost relatives and friends, the earth was saturated with blood and fear.
The wild cats promised their star ancestors not to shed any more blood. But fulfilling the oath is not easy.
The cats have to go on a long journey to find the Sparkling Star, which will help them find a cure for the mysterious disease...
Choice Time (2015)
The season of Bare Trees is approaching... Soon the fertile lands will be covered with snow, and the game will go far to the south. Wild cats will face cold and hunger.
The spirits still claim that cats need to grow and spread their influence like the Blazing Star to survive.
But everyone understands the prediction in their own way: Clear Sky wants to move forward - to explore new territories, Long Shadow is thinking about building a camp among the tall pines, Unsteady River offers to camp by the river, and Windrunner returns to the desert lands.
Which leader will cats and cats follow? We'll find out soon...
Star Trail (2015)
After much discussion and debate, the wildcats were divided into five camps.
But surviving the season of the Bare Trees is not so easy: at every step, brave cats face new dangers. In addition, Scar kidnaps the Star Flower in order to blackmail the forest leaders and take away most of the spoils from them.
Clear Sky, together with his comrades, decides to fight Scar’s gang: the well-being of all camps is at stake...
Novels and special editions
- Dreams and Visions of the Butterfly (special edition, 2018)
- Echo of Thunderstar (novel, 2017)
- Life of the Shadow Star (short story, 2019)
- Cloudstar's Journey (short story, 2015)
- Mapleshade's Revenge (short story, 2015)
- Pinestar's Choice (short story, 2017)
- Curse of Goosefeather (short story, 2015)
- Revenge of the Star Beam (special edition, 2013)
- The Secret of Yellowfang (special edition, 10/09/2012)
- Meteor's Promise (special edition, 07/05/2011)
- The Blue Star Prophecy (special edition, 07/04/2009)
- Spottedleaf's Heart (short story, 2017)
- Furytail's Debt (novel, 2019)
Cycle "Warriors"
Get wild! (2003)
The life of the domestic kitten Ryzhik changed on the day when he first entered the forest where clans of wild cats live and fight.
Is Ryzhik worthy to become a ThunderClan warrior? The domestic kitten will actually have to prove his courage and bravery.
Dangerous adventures, true friends, irreconcilable enemies... Ryzhik deserves to be wild!
Fire and Ice (2003)
After defeat in the inter-clan war, the Wind Tribe was expelled from its territory. From now on, balance and order in the forest are disrupted!
Bluestar cannot come to terms with such injustice: Graystripe and Fireheart go in search of the WindClan cats.
But what to do with the traces found on the borders of the tribe? Who threatens the peaceful life of Blue Star?
You can part with your dreams of a peaceful and carefree life... Everyone is concerned about the survival of kittens in winter.
Forest of Secrets (2003)
In spring, a new danger came to the forest: wild cats could die during a flood.
Due to the fact that people poisoned the river, all the fish became unfit for food. Graystripe and Fireheart come to the aid of the little kits and help RiverClan get food.
Hunger embitters the cats - a new battle is just around the corner...
Raging Element (2004)
A fire is burning in the territory where ThunderClan lives. Will the herald Fireheart be able to lead the tribe out of the fire and avoid losses at the same time?
And, probably, Fireheart should look around more often: the insidious Claw is preparing an attack...
A streak of bad luck begins in Fireheart's life.
- Fury of the Claw (novella, 2014)
- Finding Home (manga, 2008)
Dangerous Path (2004)
As soon as the tribes of wild cats dealt with the fire, a new disaster came to the forest.
A pack of ferocious dogs that escaped from dog catchers settles in the territory of ThunderClan. They are careful and careful: none of the cats should reveal their secret hiding place.
The Star Ancestors warn the Thundercats that evil lurks in the forest...
- Scourge: Path to Power (manga, 2008)
Battle for the Forest (2004)
Only in the sanctuary, hidden from prying eyes high in the rocks, can you receive the gift of nine lives.
It's time for Firestar, as the leader of the glorious ThunderClan, to hit the road.
Terrible, bloody times are approaching. And Firestar, having received a warning of impending disaster, must think about protecting his tribe...
- Escape from the Forest (manga, 2008)
- Firestar Mission (special edition, 2007)
- Main Choice (manga, 2009)
- Disturbed Peace (manga, 2009)
- To the Rescue of the Tribe (manga, 2010)
- Heart of a Warrior (manga, 2010)
- The Fate of SkyClan (special edition, 2010)
"Cats in the House" and "Cat Trouble" by Doreen Tovey
A whole series of books about a Siamese cat named Saji. The first book, “Cats in the House,” tells about an extremely wayward cat who felt like a full-fledged mistress in the house where the couple who sheltered Saji also lived. And in the next book, “Cat Troubles,” the family becomes larger - first, the Siamese kitten Solomon, or simply Sili, appears in the lives of the heroes, who causes a lot of funny troubles, and later the cat Shebalu appears. And then a war breaks out between the little bullies.
The author of the books, Doreen Tovey, knew what she was writing about, because she was the president of the Siamese Cat Club, as well as the West of England Cat Club. And the novels themselves are based on stories from the life of the writer, her husband and pets. The stories are filled with good humor and create a feeling of homely warmth and comfort.
Cycle “New Prophecy”
Midnight (2005)
The Twolegs cannot be allowed to build a road through the forest. This will destroy everyone who lives in these parts.
But the star ancestors cannot leave the forest cats in trouble: brave warriors will soon come to the aid of their brothers. On the way to the forest, the young heroes face many dangers - insidious Bipeds and attacks from sharp-toothed rats.
Those chosen by their star ancestors must learn to trust each other, because the secret of Midnight is revealed to those who are pure in heart...
Moonrise (2005)
The bipeds continue to destroy the forest, thereby dooming the wild cat tribes to extinction from disease and hunger.
The messengers of StarClan know how to resist the treachery of the Twolegs. Their return to these parts gives hope to all those who despair.
But it’s time for the young warriors to return home - to the Star Ancestors. And who knows what threats they will face on the way back...
Dawn (2005)
StarClan envoys see how the Twolegs are gradually seizing the domain of the forest dwellers. Lands sacred to every wild cat are being wiped off the face of the earth.
The cats are powerless against the treachery and cunning of the Twolegs: the time has come to leave their home and go on an endlessly long journey through the mountains.
Eternal exiles wander along dusty paths in search of a better life...
- The Lost Warrior (manga, 2007)
Starlight (2006)
The fearless four messenger friends completed the mission entrusted to them: all the wild cats were rescued and taken to a new place. Let the suffering and bitterness from the loss of loved ones remain a thing of the past...
During the journey, the cats became close friends with each other, but now they will again be divided into tribes. Each of the four tribes must have their own territory for living and hunting.
And healers face an incredibly difficult task - finding a place to communicate with stellar ancestors. Otherwise, this land will forever remain foreign to warrior cats.
Twilight (2006)
The place around the lake where the warrior cats decided to settle after long wanderings has not yet become their home. Wild cats smell danger everywhere.
Huge badgers threaten to take away the Thundercats' land, and cats from RiverClan are dying from a mysterious disease.
And the healers are alarmed: they cannot unravel the dreams. What do their stellar ancestors warn about? Perhaps they don't like this land by the river?..
Sunset (2006)
In the Dark Forest, the treacherous Tigerstar found peace after death. But even now he continues to visit his sons - Blackberry and Kite. Through a thin haze of prophetic dreams, Tigerstar talks about how to seize power. Deceit, flattery, deceit and betrayal... All means are good in this fight.
Blackberry doesn't know what to do: fulfill his father's will or remain faithful to his leader.
And only time will answer the question of what is more important for Blackberry: power or devotion...
- Leafpool's Request (short story, 2014)
- Warrior's Refuge (manga, 2007)
- Return of the Warrior (manga, 2008)
Werewolves
The most memorable cats are those associated with evil spirits, werewolves (the Poles came up with a special word for them - “kotolak”). Out of competition is the cat Behemoth from Bulgakov’s novel “The Master and Margarita,” named after the demon of carnal desires from the biblical Book of Job. But the very first, it seems, was the werewolf from “Lafertovskaya Poppy” by Anthony Pogorelsky in 1825. In this story (the first Russian romantic fiction), the groom, titular adviser Aristarkh Faleleich Murlykin, turns into a cat. The book was published just a few years after the German “Everyday Views of Murr the Cat” by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, a pillar of the world’s “cat” prose.
Alexander Kuzmin. Illustration for Nikolai Gogol’s story “May Night, or the Drowned Woman”
Elena Eskova. Illustration for Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel “The Master and Margarita”
Boris Dekhterev. Illustration for the short story by Antony Pogorelsky “Lafertovskaya Poppy”
Of course, Nikolai Gogol could not do without werecats in his Little Russian evenings. In “May Night, or the Drowned Woman,” the heroine is driven out of her house by her young, beautiful stepmother, who at night turns into a cat. In “The Evening on the Eve of Ivan Kupala,” an old witch turns into a black cat and tells her where to find the treasure.
However, the positive hero Ivan Koshkin’s son can also turn into a cat in East Slavic fairy tales; and Ivan Tsarevich has a brother, Kot Kotovich.
Cycle “The Power of Three”
The Sign of Three (2007)
Each wild cat has its own purpose, its own destiny. One is destined to become a warrior, another - a healer, the third - the leader of a tribe...
But is it so easy to choose your path?
The young squires, the children of Blackberry and Squirrel, must make a choice. And each of them will have to go through many tests to make sure that the chosen path is correct.
Let's wish good luck to Lion Cub, Holly and Sparrow! Gifts received from birth can sometimes be incredibly difficult to deal with...
Dark River (2007)
Lionpaw, Hollypaw and Sparrow will have to go through the Dark River, the river of trials, to find out their fate.
Lionpaw keeps his friendship with someone who is incredibly dangerous to the tribe a closely guarded secret; Sparrow is researching magical connections with stellar ancestors; Hollypaw is forced to act at her own peril and risk - there is a small chance of avoiding war and it’s probably worth using it...
There are too many contradictions brewing in the wild cat tribe. The world of warriors is in danger!
Les Miserables (2008)
Only Sparrow reveals the secrets of the prophecies and only he knows that the fates of all Firestar’s grandchildren are inextricably linked.
Sparrow wants to go to the mountains and find out what happened to the ancient cats - Cliff and Leaffall. It seems their lives are the key to a big mystery.
Hollypaw and Lionclaw also dream of long journeys and adventures. Perhaps they will respond to the request of representatives of the Falling Water Clan and help them prevent the impending disaster...
- Rescue (manga, 2011)
- Following the Warrior Law (manga, 2011)
- After the Flood (manga, 2012)
Eclipse (2008)
For the first time, StarClan cannot answer the questions of their charges, who live far in the forest. Why did a mysterious stranger come to the forest cats? Why does he claim that the tribes will not survive another misfortune?
Lionpaw, Jaypaw and Hollypaw know that they are responsible for the future of all the tribes. You need to pull yourself together, activate all your strengths and abilities to confront the mysterious threat.
Darkness is gathering over the forest...
Long Shadows (2008)
In the hour of severe trials, ThunderClan is once again convinced of the nobility and wisdom of their leader Firestar. It was only thanks to him that the tribe survived and survived.
ShadowClan finds itself powerless against Sol's sinister charm. Under the influence of his sweet speeches, the tribe will betray the Military Law, breaking the traditions of their ancestors.
Lionblaze, Hollyleaf and Jaypaw are racking their brains over how to help their neighbors get rid of their obsession and escape Sol's influence...
Sunrise (2009)
The sudden death of the ThunderClan warrior quarreled the tribesmen. But quarrels and mutual omissions did not lead to solving the terrible secret.
Sparrow wants to find out who his real parents were... But even the smartest cat, it seems, cannot figure out this heap of lies and omissions.
Hollyleaf's heart burns with anger: she erases from her memory someone whom she previously sincerely admired. No one dares break the Military Law!
And Lionblaze, unexpectedly for himself, witnesses an incident that destroys everything he believed in.
The cruel time of the Bare Trees is coming...
- Hollyleaf's Story (short story, 2012)
Cycle “Sign of the Stars”
The Fourth Squire (2009)
Fires, floods, floods, famine... What kind of troubles have the forest tribes of warrior cats faced! This time they will have to endure a drought, which has led to the fact that the lake and stream have become shallow.
Young Dove, an incredibly capable and gifted student, discovers that not only the heat is to blame for the disappearance of the water, but also the strange animals that built the dam upstream.
A squad of brave warrior cats, which includes warriors from all four tribes, sets off in search of mysterious brown animals. Perhaps they will be able to reach an agreement and the water will return to the lake...
- The Sign of the Invisible Star (short story, 2012)
Long Echo (2010)
So many new responsibilities fell on poor Sparrow! How to cope with the heap of tasks that he, the only healer of the tribe, must perform every day?
Lionblaze is engaged in the education and training of the squire. All his energy and free time are aimed at honing his skills.
Dove is constantly developing her magical abilities and skills: she needs to take care of the safety of the Thundercats tribe.
But the dark shadows of the past continue to haunt our heroes. A mysterious guest, who came from the Dark Forest in a prophetic dream, promises power over the forest to one of the wild cats...
Voices in the Night (2010)
ThunderClan was unable to escape the battle with ShadowClan.
For the Three, in whose paws all the power of the stars is concentrated, they unexpectedly learn that the evil speeches of the Dark Forest have penetrated the minds of those whom they are accustomed to trust unconditionally.
The tribes are increasingly moving away from each other. Enchanted by the voices of darkness, they forget the ancient laws, and Sparrow learns from Yellowfang about a new threat.
- Gorely's Farewell (short story, 2016)
Omen of the Moon (2011)
The forces of the Dark Forest have gained unprecedented power. Pale shadows are becoming clearer.
Dovewing, Lionblaze, and Jayfeather struggle to make sense of the mysterious Prophecy, but its hidden meaning eludes them.
Sparrow was completely surprised by the news that the fate of the forest cats depended on the Falling Water Clan. Only Stone Tale, who lives high in the mountains, can confirm Sparrow’s guesses.
And no one yet knows that the Prophecy has changed...
The Forgotten Warrior (2011)
The end of the stars is approaching. The Four must join the Three to win the decisive battle with the forces of Darkness.
But StarClan could not protect itself from discord and disputes - for the first time in history, the star ancestors did not find a common language.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Sparkle to bear the burden of obligations, because the powers of the Dark Forest are constantly growing.
The dove is afraid to close her eyes: in her nightmares she sees death.
And fellow tribesmen return to the tribe of Thundercats - one from the present, the other from the distant past. It seems that even the wisest warrior cat cannot figure out these intricacies.
Main Hope (2012)
Only at the cost of incredible efforts and the fantastic power of persuasion evident in his voice, Sparrow managed to unite all the healers.
The leaders of the tribes finally learned that the army of the Dark Forest was preparing to strike a crushing blow and destroy all the wild cats.
The tribes unite in the face of an impending threat, and those in whose paws all the power of the stars are concentrated cannot find the Fourth... The long-awaited victory is postponed indefinitely.
- Silence of the Dove (short story, 2014)
- The Rook's Trial (special edition, 2018)
- Bramblestar's Storm (special edition, 2014)
- Travels of the Eaglewing (special edition, 2016)
Cycle “Vision of Shadows”
The Adventures of Alderpaw (2016)
A new star ancestor prophecy received by the healers reads: “Accept what you find among the shadows, for only they are destined to clear the skies.” Times of unrest, strife and darkness are approaching.
Little Alderpaw, the son of Squirrelflight and Bramblestar, has strange dreams in which unknown cats beg to help them.
Bramblestar sends her son to find the cats, suspecting that they are somehow connected to the prophecy. And Elder Sandstorm is ready to accompany baby Alderpaw in his quest, because the fate of all wild cats depends on the outcome of the journey.
Thunderstorm and Shadow (2016)
The dark clouds hanging over the tribes of warrior cats are gathering.
Twig and Violet grow up in different tribes and at the same time feel incredibly lonely. But they bear the burden of saving all wild cats!
Darktail's gang is wreaking havoc and chaos everywhere, putting the Martial Law to the test.
WindClan is embittered and bitter, and ShadowClan is preparing a new plot.
Will warrior cats be able to remain faithful to the Military Law, not betray their faith in their stellar ancestors, and correctly unravel the new prophecy? The path to salvation is hopelessly distant.
Shattered Sky (2017)
The ShadowClan fell in a fierce battle. A gang of vagabonds led by the cruel and treacherous Darktail settled in a pine forest. The leader of the gang does not even think about stopping: all tribes of wild cats must obey him!
Aldermane is convinced that only the flawless fulfillment of the StarClan prophecy will help cope with the impending disaster.
But where to look for the remnants of the Sky Tribe? How to establish a connection with your ancestors? You need to hurry before it's too late.
Darkest Night (2017)
SkyClan has returned to their lands... But it seems not everyone is happy about their return.
In other tribes, cats say that they need to look for a new place, and not occupy a tidbit of territory on the lake.
The balance, so carefully preserved, can be destroyed in an instant - just one unkind look or word is enough.
The fate of the warrior cats is still shrouded in a dark haze of uncertainty.
- Shadow of Talonmane (special edition, 2017)
Fire River (2018)
Darktail and his band of evil rogues have finally been driven out of the forest. SkyClan returned home, taking their place among the four wildcat tribes.
Since the prophecy was fulfilled, everyone calmed down, inspired by the hope that the danger had passed.
But after many moons of disagreement, strife and senseless grievances, the ShadowClan may fall apart... The main test lies ahead.
- Ryzhinka's tribe (short story, 2019)
Raging Storm (2018)
Clawstar is smart and brave enough to revive ShadowClan. But as soon as the new leader strengthened the power of his tribe, everyone else sensed in him a new threat to the existence of forest cats.
Tensions and disagreements reach a peak.
The fate of the SkyClan living on the shore of the lake must be decided immediately, otherwise chaos will reign in all territories.
- Nadezhda Belki (special edition, 2019)
"The Diary of a Killer Cat" by Anne Fine
Another book written from the perspective of a cat named Taffy. It consists of several funny stories, with a touch of black humor, from the life of a cat who loves to bring his “trophies” in the form of animals he has caught to his owners. In addition, Taffy is an extremely amorous and friendly cat. In short, the stories are different and extremely exciting.
Anne Fine, the author of The Diary, is a winner of the Best Children's Writer Award, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and an MBE, which definitely inspires respect. And “The Diary of a Killer Cat,” although intended for middle school children, will also appeal to adult readers.
Cycle “Broken Law”
Lost Stars (2019)
Bare Tree season is approaching. Warrior cats do not expect anything good: every time at this time of year, a myriad of troubles and troubles befell their tribes.
Now something incredible has happened - the connection with the stellar ancestors has been lost!
But a student living in the Shadow Tribe hears voices predicting a new threat to the inhabitants of the forest.
Quiet Thaw (2019)
The brave leader of the Thundercat tribe is behaving incredibly strangely... Perhaps the loss of one of his nine lives is to blame? The tribesmen do not know what to think about what happened, and their anxiety is transmitted to all tribes.
A mysterious prophecy received by SkyClan and ShadowClan forces the wildcats to make an incredibly difficult choice: Martial Law and loyalty to their compatriots?
One wrong answer and warrior cats will cease to exist.
Veil of Shadows (2020)
Bramblestar, after losing his life, is determined: anyone who breaks the Military Law must be expelled. Violators of ancestral traditions have no place in ThunderClan!
But there are also those who know the terrible truth about their beloved leader: this is not the real Bramblestar!
Meanwhile, the spirit of the true leader is struggling to penetrate his body. A little more - and the growing tension will turn into a bloody war between the tribes!
- Chamomile Family (short story, 2021)
Speakers
Firstly, beyond competition, cats are magical and talking. In fairy tales there is a Cat Bayun - from his nickname you can immediately guess that he knows how to bayat (talk). He is a storyteller and also a bit of a cannibal. His closest relative is Pushkin’s scientist cat from the preface to “Ruslan and Lyudmila,” who “goes to the right and starts a song, to the left he tells fairy tales.” The poet picked it up from the fairy tales of Arina Rodionovna.
Kazan cat. Splint. 17th century
Ivan Bilibin. Scientist cat. Frontispiece to “The Tale of the Golden Cockerel” by Alexander Pushkin. 1910
Evgeny Migunov. Illustration for the story by the Strugatsky brothers “Monday begins on Saturday.” 1965
Their descendant, of course, is the talking cat Vasily with a hereditary sclerotic memory, living at Iznakurnozh - from the novel “Monday Begins on Saturday” by the Strugatsky brothers. But in Tatyana Tolstoy’s Kysi, rather, cannibalistic traits appeared.
