Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #5: The Exile's Journey

A loyal dog must make her way alone in this gripping fifth kids adventure 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's exile becomes a gripping dog survival story where she must fight through longpaw dangers, Leashed Dogs, and a forbidding pack of wolves, all in search of a place where she might finally belong.

Storm’s lonely quest will lead her to the heart of wolf territory and test everything she knows about survival.

• An Epic Animal Fantasy: Perfect for young readers who love the Warriors series, this book follows the exiled dog Storm on her journey to find a new home.
• A Perilous Solo Journey: Now that she’s an outcast, Storm must learn to hunt and fight all by herself, facing down dangers from rival dogs and humans.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Storm’s only hope is to find her friends Arrow and Bella, the only two dogs in the world she can still trust.
• Unexpected Allies: To survive, Storm must navigate the territory of a mysterious wolf pack—but are they enemies, or the family she’s been searching for?

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