Author(s): Paver, Michelle,
Binding: Paperback,
Date of Publication: 27/05/2005,
Pagination: 256 pages,
Series: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness,
Imprint: Orion Children's Books,
Published By: Hachette Children's Group,
Book Classification: Reading age: from c 10 years
Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 21mm
Weight: 226g
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781842551318

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A boy. A wolf. A legend for all time. The first book in the internationally bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series by renowned author Michelle Paver.

Thousands of years ago, a powerful and malevolent force conjured a demon: a demon so evil that it could only be contained in the body of a ferocious bear, a demon determined to destroy the world. Only one boy can stop it ... Twelve-year-old Torak sees his father murdered by the bear. With his dying breath, he asks his son to make him a promise. Alone, wounded, terrified and on the run, Torak must now lead the bear to the Mountain of the World Spirit - a mountain that no one has ever found before. But can Torak keep his promise A terrifying quest commences in a world of wolves, tree spirits and Hidden People, a world in which trusting a friend means risking your life.

Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.

Latest sequels Oath Taker and Viper's Daughter published in 2020-21.