Cherith Baldry facts for kids

Cherith Baldry (born on January 21, 1947) is a British writer who creates exciting stories for young readers. She is famous for her fantasy books. You might also know her work under other names, like Adam Blade, Jenny Dale, Jack Dillon, and especially Erin Hunter. A "pseudonym" is like a secret pen name an author uses!

About Cherith Baldry

Cherith Baldry was born in Lancaster, England. She went to Manchester University and St Anne's College, Oxford to study. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a teacher and a lecturer.

She is one of seven authors who write together as Erin Hunter. This team has created some very popular book series. Cherith Baldry has written many books in the Warriors series. These books are about wild cats who try to live peacefully in their forest homes. She also helped write the Seekers series. This series follows a group of four bears on an amazing journey.

Today, Cherith Baldry lives in Reigate. She has two cats named Bramble and Sorrel. These furry friends actually inspired two characters in the Warriors books: Brambleclaw and Sorreltail! She was married to Peter Baldry, a scientist, and has two sons, Will and Adam.

Her Books

Cherith Baldry has written many books, both on her own and as part of the Erin Hunter team. Here are some of the series she has contributed to:

Warriors Series

This popular series is about different groups of wild cats. They live in the forest and have many adventures and challenges. Cherith Baldry has written many books in this series, including:

• Forest of Secrets (2003)
• A Dangerous Path (2004)
• The Darkest Hour (2004)
• Midnight (2005)
• Moonrise (2005)
• Starlight (2006)
• Twilight (2006)
• Sunset (2007)
• Outcast (2008)
• Long Shadows (2008)
• Sunrise (2009)
• The Fourth Apprentice (2009)
• Sign of the Moon (2011)
• The Forgotten Warrior (2011)
• The Sun Trail (2013)
• Thunder Rising (2013)
• The Blazing Star (2014)
• The Apprentice's Quest (2016)
• Shattered Sky (2017)
• River of Fire (2018)
• Lost Stars (2019)
• Veil of Shadows (2020)
• The Place of No Stars (2021)
• River (2022)
• Shadow (2023)
• Wind (2024)
• Firestar's Quest (2007)
• SkyClan's Destiny (2010)
• Yellowfang's Secret (2012)
• Bramblestar's Storm (2014)
• Hawkwing's Journey (2016)
• Crowfeather's Trial (2018)
• Graystripe's Vow (2020)
• Onestar's Confession (2022)
• Ivypool's Heart (2024)
• Pebbleshine's Kits (2020)
• Daisy's Kin (2021)
• Beyond the Code: Brightspirit's Mercy (2009)

Seekers Series

The Seekers series follows the adventures of four bears. They travel across the wilderness together. Cherith Baldry also contributed to this series:

• Great Bear Lake (2009)
• The Last Wilderness (2010)
• Spirits in the Stars (2011)
• Island of Shadows (2012)
• River of Lost Bears (2013)
• Forest of Wolves (2014)
• The Burning Horizon (2015)
• The Longest Day (2016)

Other Series

Cherith Baldry has also written other fantasy series, including:

• Eaglesmount trilogy:
  • The Silver Horn (2001)
  • The Emerald Throne (2001)
  • The Lake of Darkness (2004)
• Abbey series:
  • The Buried Cross (2004)
  • The Silent Man (2004)
• Saga of the Six Worlds series:
  • The Book and the Phoenix (1989)
  • Hostage of the Sea (1990)