Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness #1: Wolf Brother [Paperback]

“Fantasy adventure on a grand scale, with a wealth of wilderness lore and convincing characterizations.” —Booklist

Fans of Fablehaven and City of Ember will devour Michelle Paver’s bestselling fantasy series about one boy’s epic fight against evil and the wolf who guides him.

Six thousand years ago. Powerful mages stalk the land, threatening to destroy all the forest clans. According to legend, only twelve-year-old Torak and his wolf-cub companion can defeat them. Their journey together takes them through perilous terrain and into dangers they never imagined. Torak and Wolf are terrified of their mission. But if they do not battle to save their world, who will?

“Torak’s coming-of-age tale will keep the pages turning.” —Publishers Weekly

The epic journey of boy and wolf begins

Six thousand years ago. Evil stalks the land. According to legend, only twelve-year-old Torak and his wolf-cub companion can defeat it. Their journey together takes them through deep forests, across giant glaciers, and into dangers they never imagined. Torak and Wolf are terrified of their mission. But if they do not battle to save their world, who will?

The stark, primitive setting provides an innovative contrast to most fantasies&This fastmoving story with engaging characters will appeal. -Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Readers will have a real feeling for what life in the wild must have been like, and will be looking forward to Toraks further exploits. -Kirkus Reviews

Paver has done her research and done it well -KLIATT

Like other great childrens books which also entrance adults, Wolf Brother conjures up an utterly believable yet original world where the story grips you to the very last page. -Ian McKellen

Toraks coming-of-age tale will keep the pages tur