Cats who live outside of the Clans are categorized into three groups: housecats, referred to as "kittypets" by Clan cats, who are looked down upon for their cozy and lazy lifestyle; "loners", who are cats who live outside of the Clans, usually by themselves; and "rogues", cats who live on their own and intend to do harm to the Clans. In some instances, stray cats may form large groups of their own. It is rare for a stray cat to join a Clan, as outsiders are generally distrusted and scorned by Clan cats. The series often revolves around forbidden love. These relationships are not allowed for various reasons stated in the warrior code. Holmes said that another central theme of the series is "faith and spirituality" regarding StarClan. [74] All books in the series feature the influence of StarClan, not just as the cats think of them, but in terms of prophecies delivered by StarClan which inevitably come true. Some scenes take place within StarClan's realm, with no living cats present. Thus, the existence of an afterlife and the influence of spirits who have passed on and yet retain their earthly identities is integral to all of the plot arcs in the series. Another idea explored in the novels is the reactions of different faiths when meeting each other. For example, the Tribe of Rushing Water, which believes in different spiritual ancestors than the Clans, is introduced in Moonrise. In an author chat, Holmes explained that the books never say that either the Clans or the Tribe of Rushing Water is right about faith because both are "equally valid". This leads to fear and suspicion between them because they are afraid of things they do not understand. Holmes remarked that "ignorance is a very scary thing!" [75] Non-belief is also explored in the storylines through characters who do not believe in StarClan. [76] Price, Ada (5 April 2010). "Novel to Graphic Novel: Turning Popular Prose into Comics". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved 23 April 2010. Estes, Sally (15 April 2003). "Top 10 Fantasy Books for Youth". ala.org. American Library Association. Archived from the original on 9 July 2008 . Retrieved 20 August 2008. Of any cats, the three cats identified by the prophesy certainly realize that the truth can't be hidden ... yet they continue to try to maintain their own secrets ... it's just a continuing dichotomy that makes the reader hunger for more in the search for reasons ... and justifications ... and answers.

Cats have a high breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy. Failure to control the breeding of pet cats by neutering and the abandonment of former household pets has resulted in large numbers of feral cats worldwide, requiring population control. This has contributed, along with habitat destruction and other factors, to the extinction of many bird species. Cats have been known to extirpate a bird species within specific regions and may have contributed to the extinction of isolated island populations. Cats are thought to be primarily, though not solely, responsible for the extinction of 33 species of birds, and the presence of feral and free ranging cats makes some locations unsuitable for attempted species reestablishment in otherwise suitable locations.

Since cats were venerated in ancient Egypt, they were commonly believed to have been domesticated there, but there may have been instances of domestication as early as the Neolithic from around 9,500 years ago (7,500 BCE). A genetic study in 2007 concluded that domestic cats are descended from Near Eastern wildcats, having diverged around 8,000 BCE in West Asia. A 2016 study found that leopard cats were undergoing domestication independently in China around 5,500 BCE, though this line of partially domesticated cats leaves no trace in the domesticated populations of today. Several novellas have also been written by Erin Hunter and were originally published only in e-book format. They were subsequently published in anthology volumes of three novellas each, starting with Legends of the Clans. The novellas include: I was happy then, before I knew the truth, she thought. But that life is over now." ―Hollyleaf Hollyleaf's Story, chapter 5

On 28 September 2023, it was announced that the first arc, The Prophecies Begin, was to be adapted to graphic novels by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter.

Publication Order of Warriors: Tigerstar and Sasha Graphic Novels

On 20 October 2016, Victoria Holmes announced that Alibaba Pictures had bought the production rights for a film adaptation with David Heyman as producer, and a movie poster was released. On 14 May 2018, it was announced that STX Entertainment had come on board to co-produce the Warriors film, with STX board member Gigi Pritzker working alongside Heyman. It was also announced that screenwriters Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger would write the screenplay for the movie. [96] [97] Short stories [ edit ] a b c "Hunter, Erin. Into the Wild". Booklist. 15 February 2003 . Retrieved 21 August 2008. In this first spine-tingling episode in the planned Warriors series [...] sure to appeal ... to followers of Brian Jacques' ongoing Redwall series The World of Warriors Educator's Guide - TeacherVision". TeacherVision. 10 December 2009 . Retrieved 17 May 2021.

Warriors". sonda.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on 7 April 2011 . Retrieved 25 April 2011.

Publication Order of Warriors: Graystripe's Adventure Graphic Novels

The cliffhanger at the end of the book promises that the next series (Omen of the Stars) will continue on ... the questions that I entered "Sunrise" with have been answered. However, as with all great stories, the finding of answers often leads to more and deeper questions. Of these deeper questions, I now have many ... The manga has also earned praise: a reviewer for Children's Bookwatch noted that Into the Woods "ends on a tense cliffhanger, leaving the reader in anxious anticipation for more... Into the Woods... is especially recommended for cat lovers everywhere." [59] Its sequel, Escape from the Forest, was also well reviewed: a reviewer for Publishers Weekly believed that girls would benefit from reading about Sasha leaving the powerful Tigerstar due to his "growing violence". The art was also praised, with the reviewer writing that "Hudson's artwork brings Sasha's emotional journey to life, showing each moment of fear, anxiety, contentment, and joy. The cat's-eye perspective of many of the panels, in addition, add a dramatic, energizing element to the book." The reviewer also wrote that "a twist at the end will leave fans eager for the next installment of Sasha's saga", and that the book would appeal to young adults trying to find their place in the world. [60] Lisa Goldstein for School Library Journal also gave the book a positive review, writing that the plot would attract new fans and appeal to old fans. The reviewer also wrote that "though the cover claims that this is a 'manga,' the straightforward illustrations are drawn in a simple, realistic style." [61] Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #5: River of Fire - Erin Hunter - Hardcover". HarperCollins Publishers: World-Leading Book Publisher . Retrieved 13 February 2019.

Erin Hunter is the author of the acclaimed best selling junior fantasy books for young adults called the Warriors series. There are six books total in the primary series. There are over 80 books featuring the tales and adventures of a group of Warrior Cats. The series is published by Harper Collins and is written by the three authors, Cherith Baldry, Kate Cary, and Tui T. Sutherland as well as editor Victoria Holmes, who develops the story for the books. Harper Collins asked Victoria Holmes to develop a story about a group of feral cats. Warriors: The Broken Code is the seventh sub-series, consisting of Lost Stars (9 April 2019), The Silent Thaw (29 October 2019), Veil of Shadows (7 April 2020), Darkness Within (10 November 2020), The Place of No Stars (6 April 2021), and A Light in the Mist (9 November 2021). [46] [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] The series centers on Bristlefrost, Shadowsight, and Rootspring, cats from different Clans. Bramblestar, leader of ThunderClan, has been possessed by Ashfur, and the three aforementioned cats must find a way to defeat him and the spirits of cats he controls. Additionally, they must reopen their connection with StarClan, as Ashfur cut StarClan off from the living world. The series ends with the Clans deciding to rewrite parts of the warrior code. Warrior Cats is a gripping series of books about the adventures of competing clans of wild cats, for readers 9+. These thrilling feline fantasy adventures are full of battles, action, treachery and cliff-hangers. Warriors (also known as Warrior Cats) is a series of novels based on the adventures and drama of multiple Clans of feral cats. The series is primarily set in fictional forests. Published by HarperCollins, the series is written by authors Kate Cary and Cherith Baldry, as well as others, under the collective pseudonym Erin Hunter. The concept and plot of the pilot series were developed by series editor, Victoria Holmes.Instead of killing Bluestar and bringing Tigerclaw closer to being the leader of the ThunderClan, Cinderpaw the apprentice is injured by the blast. Cinderpaw learns she will be handicapped for life and thus cannot be a Warrior. She goes into training as a medicine cat, training under medicine cat Yellowfang. Fireheart becomes reunited with his sister, a kittypet living with humans in a twolegplace. Princess gives Fireheart one of her kittens, called kits. The Clan cats have a faith system based on the concept of StarClan, a group of the spirits of the Clans' deceased ancestors, who occasionally provide guidance to the living Clan cats. After death, the spirits of most Clan cats join StarClan and reside in a paradisaical forest similar to Heaven. StarClan often provides guidance to the Clans through dreams and other signs like omens. In addition to StarClan, there exists the Dark Forest, also known as The Place of No Stars, which takes the form of a never-ending forest. The spirits of cats who caused great pain and suffering to others while alive walk alone there as a form of punishment. Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #2: Thunder and Shadow - Erin Hunter - Hardcover". HarperCollins Publishers: World-Leading Book Publisher . Retrieved 13 February 2019. The prize for the cat with the most character development and character growth goes to Jayfeather though. DAMN, I say! Brambleclaw has been my favorite since he first showed up in this looooong series. But now I will have to say Jayfeather is close to stealing his place. I really really disliked that character in the beginning of these books when he first showed up, but he has really grown on me! Hunter, Erin. Sunset (Warriors: The New Prophecy , Book 6) (Audio CD). HarperChildrensAudio. ISBN 978-0-06-121497-4. Spoken by Nanette Savard