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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Soul Eater

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By Michelle Paver
Series: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
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In Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Soul Eater by Michelle Paver, young hunter Torak embarks on a perilous journey to save his beloved wolf companion kidnapped by the infamous Soul Eaters. Set during prehistoric times, this gripping tale intertwines themes of friendship, bravery, and ancient magic, as Torak must navigate a world of dark spirits and daunting challenges to keep his family together.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling adventures set in a richly detailed prehistoric world. With its intriguing blend of magic, danger, and friendship, it offers an immersive experience that will captivate readers who appreciate compelling storylines and strong character development in children's literature.

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

The halfway point in the series! Significant marketing and publicity campaign to build on hb success. Rights sold in 36 territories. SOUL EATER hardback has sold over 80,000 copies. The CHRONICLES OF ANCIENT DARKNESS series has sold over half a million copies since publication. Film rights optioned to Ridley Scott's production company, Scott Free, with 20th Century Fox. 'Paver is a master storyteller, whose clear, taut prose overlies complex research... The thrill of this remarkable series is that it makes readers percieve the world differently' (Times) 'consistently superb... meticulously realised...' (Times) 'exceptional storytelling... Paver...creates [a] fully realised fictional world... far removed from our own but utterly relevant and convincing' (Bookseller) 'A wonderfully imagined adventure... left me enlightened, moved and optimistic' (TES) 'SOUL EATER crackles with atmosphere' (Guardian) 'a triumph of the imagination' (Books for Keeps)

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Torak has survived the summer and his heart-stopping adventure in the Seal Islands. He and Wolf are together again. But their reunion is all too short-lived.

As midwinter approaches, Torak learns the worst from the White Fox clan – Wolf has been snatched. In a desperate bid to rescue him, Torak and Renn must brave the frozen wilderness of the Far North. They tread a deadly dangerous path as they step into a world of deceit, treachery and lies, and come face to face with the most powerful and feared mages alive. Cruel Thiazzi, the Oak Tree Mage; Seshru the Viper Mage, beautiful and manipulative; and Nef, the gruff Bat Mage – here too is Eostra, the mysterious Masked One – all of them bound by their desire for all creatures to bow before them.

Under the dark wings of night, Torak confronts vengeful ice bears, mistrust, broken promises and a terrifying evil.

Another step is taken on his quest to destroy the Soul-Eaters, but with it comes the burden of an utterly chilling secret of his own...

Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Soul Eater by Michelle Paver immerses you in a thrilling saga of bravery and destiny.

Series: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

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  • Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Oath Breaker
    When he was outcast, Torak was the hunted one. The following spring, he becomes the hunter when he swears to avenge the killing of one of his closest friends. To fulfil his oath, he must brave the hidden valleys of the Deep Forest, where the clans have reverted to the savagery of an earlier time. Here, Torak finally learns why...
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  • Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Spirit Walker
    Thousands of years ago, an orphan boy and his wolf cub companion challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world forever. With the help of the World Spirit, Torak destroys the bear, but his beloved Wolf is lost in the ensuing avalanche. And Torak's quest is far from over. A strange, creeping sickness, silent and deadly, is threatening...
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  • Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Soul Eater
    Torak has survived the summer and his heart-stopping adventure in the Seal Islands. He and Wolf are together again. But their reunion is all too short-lived. As midwinter approaches, Torak learns the worst from the White Fox clan – Wolf has been snatched. In a desperate bid to rescue him, Torak and Renn must brave the frozen wilderness of the...
    By Michelle Paver
    Paperback
    $1999
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Wolf Brother
    Thousands of years ago, the land is one dark forest. Its people are hunter-gatherers. They know every tree and herb, and they know how to survive in a time of enchantment and powerful magic. Until an ambitious and malevolent force conjures a demon: a demon so evil that it can be contained only in the body of a ferocious bear...
    By Michelle Paver
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  • Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Outcast
    The dreadful secret that Torak carries with him at the close of Soul Eater is revealed, and he is cast out from the clans. It's his fourteenth summer. He's alone, cut off even from Wolf and Renn. Hunted and on the run, he takes refuge in unknown territory—the haunted reedbeds of Lake Axehead, where he is menaced by the Hidden...
    By Michelle Paver
    Paperback
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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Soul Eater is praised for its gripping narrative and Paver's remarkable talent in world-building, which makes the story vivid and engaging. The plot is described as tightly woven, maintaining a fast pace that keeps the reader eagerly turning pages. Young readers, like Hannah, find themselves deeply immersed in the journey with the protagonist, Torak, enhancing their connection to the characters and story.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842551141

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Born in Malawi to a Belgian mother and a father who ran the tiny 'Nyasaland Times', Michelle Paver moved to the UK when she was three. She grew up in Wimbledon and, following a Biochemistry Degree from Oxford, she became a partner in a City law firm. Eventually, she gave up her career in law to follow her long-held dream of becoming a writer.

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