{"product_id":"the-first-battle-9780062063533","title":"The First Battle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the origins of the warrior Clans in the third book of this thrilling prequel arc from mega-bestselling author Erin Hunter. The Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the Warrior code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rivalry between Gray Wing and Clear Sky has driven a bitter wedge between the forest cats. As Thunder and Gray Wing struggle to find a peaceful path for the future, tensions are growing. What began as a misunderstanding between two brothers has spread far and wide--and now every mountain cat, rogue, and kittypet in the forest will be forced to pick a side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDawn of the Clans #3: The First Battle\u003c\/em\u003e also contains an exclusive bonus scene and a teaser to \u003cem\u003eDawn of the Clans #4: The Blazing Star\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcLoughlin, Wayne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Wayne McLoughlin studied art at San Diego State University and has worked as a writer and illustrator for such magazines as \u003cem\u003e Esquire\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e National Lampoon.\u003c\/em\u003e His books for children include \u003cem\u003e Fireflies, \u003c\/em\u003e by Alice Hoffman, \u003cem\u003e Here is the Wetland, \u003c\/em\u003e by Madeleine Dunphy (both Hyperion), and \u003cem\u003e Loch, \u003c\/em\u003e by Paul Zindel. He lives with his wife and daughter in Bellows Falls, Vermont.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHunter, Erin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eErin 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 also the author of the Seekers, Survivors, Bravelands, and Bamboo Kingdom series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50720657604882,"sku":"9780062063533","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_222e5df5-fd3c-4774-9b4f-11bea771788f.jpg?v=1734674305","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-first-battle-9780062063533","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}