A Pack Divided

This is the first book in Erin Hunter's "Survivors: The Gathering Darkness" series, an action-packed animal fantasy for middle-grade readers aged 10-14. Following the "Big Growl" that devastated their world, the Wild Pack, led by a dog named Storm, has found a fragile peace. However, the narrative quickly introduces internal conflicts and rising tensions among the dogs, suggesting that the greatest threats may not be external. Parents should expect themes of loyalty, belonging, survival, and the complexities of group dynamics, all explored through the lens of anthropomorphic dogs. It's a series starter, so expect a compelling setup and a potential cliffhanger.

The first book in an epic new adventure for the Survivors dogs! From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors, Survivors is full of "wild and wonderful adventure" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) that will thrill fans of action-packed animal fantasy. For the first time Storm can remember, she has a place in a Pack, and the world that was devastated by the Big Growl is finally at peace. But tensions are rising among the dogs of the Wild Pack—and the greatest danger they face may come from within.