Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in this thrilling prequel to Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series

The first book in the Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code. Long before Firestar left his kittypet home to join ThunderClan, a band of cats from the mountains set off on a dangerous journey in search of a new home. . . .

Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail delivers all the epic adventure and thrilling fantasy that Warriors fans have come to expect. This prequel arc is the perfect introduction for new Warriors readers--and a long-awaited tale of the origins of the Clans that will thrill dedicated Erin Hunter fans

Also contains an exclusive bonus scene

Author: Erin Hunter
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/05/2013
Series: Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #1
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.69w x 1.15d
ISBN: 9780062063465
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 158437 / Sun Trail


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 97
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 81 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
McLoughlin, Wayne: - Wayne McLoughlin studied art at San Diego State University and has worked as a writer and illustrator for such magazines as Esquire and National Lampoon. His books for children include Fireflies, by Alice Hoffman, Here is the Wetland, by Madeleine Dunphy (both Hyperion), and Loch, by Paul Zindel. He lives with his wife and daughter in Bellows Falls, Vermont.Hunter, Erin: -

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. In addition to having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is also the author of the Seekers, Survivors, Bravelands, and Bamboo Kingdom series.