title: Survivors #4: The Broken Path
author:  Erin Hunter 
description: PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS: Hunter expertly explores the tensions between responsibility and freedom; risk and safety; and loyalty and acceptance. Viewing the unfolding adventure through Luckys eyes makes even the most mundane or familiar seem alive with magic. Wild and wonderful adventure for middle-graders. (Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong>)<br /><br />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 <strong>(starred review)</strong>)<br /><br />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)
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  # FIRE STAR
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  **CHRIS D’LACEY**  
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
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  _For Jay_
  
  
  
  
  
  _Shall we commingle?_  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Cover]($00002)
  
  
  
  
  
  [Title Page](../Text/dummy_split_000.html#filepos181)
  
  
  
  
  
  [Dedication](../Text/dummy_split_001.html#filepos683)
  
  
  
  
  
  [Epigraph](../Text/dummy_split_003.html#filepos12998)  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  [PART ONE](../Text/dummy_split_004.html#filepos14168)
  
  
  
  
  
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  [1 THE SHOOTING](../Text/dummy_split_005.html#filepos14447)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [2 A LETTER HOME](../Text/dummy_split_006.html#filepos29420)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [3 A STRANGE COMPANION](../Text/dummy_split_007.html#filepos50199)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [4 LUCY WRITES BACK](../Text/dummy_split_008.html#filepos57407)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [5 A SIGN IN THE SKY](../Text/dummy_split_009.html#filepos65673)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [6 JOINING DOTS](../Text/dummy_split_010.html#filepos