Description

From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors, comes the New York Times bestselling second book in the Survivors series. Praised by Kirkus Reviews as “perfectly crafted” in a starred review, A Hidden Enemy is an action-packed adventure that will thrill fans of Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire.

After discovering a forest filled with prey and fresh water, Lucky and the Leashed Dogs are sure that they have found their new home. But a fierce pack of Wild Dogs has laid claim to the land and their menacing Alpha won’t allow other dogs to settle there. Now Lucky finds himself forced to go behind enemy lines—and to decide which dogs will ultimately be his true allies.

 


  • Animal Packs at War: The Leashed Dogs’ hope for a new home is shattered when they discover the territory belongs to a fierce Wild Pack that will defend it at all costs.
  • An Unlikely Alliance: Lucky, a former Lone Dog, must guide his less-experienced friends, but a dog from his past is now a leader in the enemy pack.
  • A Test of Loyalty: Forced to go behind enemy lines to save his friends, Lucky must navigate a web of betrayal and decide who he can truly trust.
  • A Half-Wolf Antagonist: The Wild Pack is led by a massive, cunning, and merciless half-wolf Alpha who sees the Leashed Dogs as nothing more than intruders to be eliminated.

About the author(s)

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. In addition to 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, Bravelands, Bamboo Kingdom, and Renegades series. Erin lives in the UK.

Reviews

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)

“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

“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)

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