Darkness Falls (Erin Hunter's Survivors Series #3)

by Erin Hunter

Overview

From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors, comes the third book in the action-packed Survivors animal fantasy series. Full of “wild and wonderful adventure” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Survivors will thrill fans of Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire.

The Wild Pack’s ruthless Alpha has reluctantly agreed to allow the Leashed Dogs to join his Pack—but not before learning of Lucky’s role as a spy, and casting him out of the Pack forever. Lucky tries to be happy to have his freedom again, but this new world is treacherous for a Lone Dog. For the first time since the Big Growl, Lucky is desperate to have other dogs by his side . . . but it might be too late.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062102652
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	09/03/2013
Series:	Erin Hunter's Survivors Series , #3
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.20(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.

Editorial Reviews

Young readers will find plenty to like here, from the fast-moving plot, to the characterizations of individual dogs. A promising start for the many fans of the Warriors and Seekers adventure series.

Booklist

What is it like to be part of a dog pack, to discover all the scents and mysteries of the darkening night? One day Lucky finds himself at the center of a dispute between the Wild and Leashed Packs, a conflict that threatens Lucky’s status within the pack. Finally Alpha, the leader of the Wild Pack, relents and allows the Leashed and Wild Dogs to unite. But then Lucky falls out of favor - and becomes the low dog on the totem pole. Soon Lucky is roaming on his own, trying to survive amid the turbulence of the forest where lone dogs often fail to thrive. He wonders if he will ever be part of the pack again - or if he will die in exile. In this exciting volume, Erin Hunter once again draws young readers into the tapestry of a well-crafted saga filled with incredible details and well-depicted characters. Reviewer: Suzanna E. Henshon, Ph.D.; Ages 10 to 14.

Children's Literature - Suzanna E. Henshon