Warriors: The Untold Stories
by Erin Hunter
HarperCollins 2013
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- loyalty
- identity and destiny
- leadership and duty
- faith and tradition
- family and belonging
- courage
- sacrifice
- survival and resilience
About this book
This collection brings together three stand-alone Warriors novellas that reveal pivotal backstories from the Clans. Readers follow cats wrestling with secrets, leadership, and the weight of tradition as they face tough choices that shape their futures. Packed with fast-paced action and rich Clan lore, it’s perfect for Warriors fans who love character origins and untold moments. Great for middle-grade readers ready for deeper themes in a familiar, adventure-filled world.
Setting: the Warriors Clans’ forest and lake territories, including SkyClan’s homeland, across different points in Clan history
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warriors: The Untold Stories right for my child?
Yes — Warriors: The Untold Stories is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.6, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include loyalty, identity and destiny, leadership and duty.
How long does it take to read Warriors: The Untold Stories?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Warriors: The Untold Stories takes around 7.9h to finish. The book has 78,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Warriors: The Untold Stories have an AR quiz?
Yes — Warriors: The Untold Stories has an AR quiz available, worth 10 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Warriors: The Untold Stories?
Warriors: The Untold Stories has an AR reading level of 5.6, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.