Survivors: The Gathering Darkness: The Exile's Journey - by Erin Hunter (Paperback)

About the Book

Storm is in exile and feels more lost than ever. There are only two dogs she knows will never give up on her: Arrow and his mate, Bella. To find them, Storm must fight through many dangers in search of a place where she might finally belong.

Book Synopsis

A loyal dog must make her way alone in this gripping fifth book in the second Survivors series.

From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors, Survivors is full of "wild and wonderful adventure" (Kirkus; starred review) that will thrill fans of Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire.

Storm is in exile--and though she's finally free of the suspicion of her Packmates, she feels more lost than ever. There are only two dogs she knows will never give up on her: Arrow and his mate, Bella.

To find them, Storm must fight through longpaw dangers, Leashed Dogs, and a forbidding pack of wolves, all in search of a place where she might finally belong.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS: ★ "Hunter expertly explores the tensions between responsibility and freedom; risk and safety; and loyalty and acceptance. Viewing the unfolding adventure through Lucky's eyes makes even the most mundane or familiar seem alive with magic. Wild and wonderful adventure for middle-graders." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "Well-rounded characters, deep folklore and difficult problems without obvious answers drive the story. These dogs are not just loyal human companions, but warriors, leaders and friends. Perfectly crafted." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"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." - ALA Booklist