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
Chronicles of the Ages Series
Embark on an epic journey to a primeval world shrouded in ancient magic and peril. This series follows a young boy thrust into the role of unlikely hero, tasked with a perilous quest against a malevolent force. Accompanied only by a wolf cub he understands more than any human, their adventure unfolds in a land teeming with spirits and danger. It's a story of survival, courage, and forging bonds in a world where trust can mean the difference between life and death.






Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Spirit Walker
- 278 pages
- 10 hours of reading
When a deadly illness begins to afflict the clans, twelve-year-old Torak, with help from Renn and Wolf, embarks on a journey to find a cure.
- 2
As the Moon of No Dark waxes large, the clans fall prey to a horrifying sickness. Fear stalks the Forest. No one knows the cause—and only Torak can find the cure. His quest takes him across the sea to the mysterious islands of the Seal Clan. Here, Torak battles an unseen menace and uncovers a betrayal that will change his life—forever.
- 3
Soul Eater
- 275 pages
- 10 hours of reading
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. Torak has survived the summer and his heartstopping adventure in the Seal Islands. He and Wolf are together once more. But their reunion is short-lived. As mid winter approaches, Torak learns that Wolf has been snatched. In a desperate bid to rescue him, Torak and Renn must brave the frozen wilderness of the Far North and step into a world of deceit, treachery and lies, coming face to face with 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 ... Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.
- 4
In his fourteenth summer, Torak faces isolation and danger after being cast out from his clans due to a dreadful secret. Alone and cut off from Wolf and Renn, he seeks refuge in the haunted reedbeds of Lake Axehead, where he is threatened by the Hidden People. As he struggles against various dangers, including the relentless Soul-Eaters, Torak uncovers a devastating deception that profoundly impacts his life and challenges his understanding of his world.
- 5
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #5: Oath Breaker
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Exploring themes of friendship and loyalty, this thrilling narrative delves into the complexities of relationships tested by betrayal and the quest for vengeance. Characters navigate intense emotional landscapes as they confront challenges that threaten their bonds, leading to unexpected twists and moral dilemmas. The story promises a gripping journey filled with suspense and the exploration of the darker sides of human nature.
- 6
Dazzling entertainment, seamless storytelling - Torak must defy demons and tokoroths and make a shattering choice in this epic, prize-winning finale to his quest to vanquish the terrifying Soul-Eaters.
- 7
WOLF BROTHER began the CHRONICLES OF ANCIENT DARKNESS, the international bestsellers which plunged us into the Forest of the Stone Age: a world of hunter-gatherers, demons and Hidden People. Here at last is the long-awaited sequel. It begins two summers later. Torak and Renn have been happy with Wolf and the pack. Torak hasn't spirit walked, Renn hasn't done Magecraft. But it's not easy to forget the past. When Torak is nearly killed, Renn is forced to face the truth : something inside her wants to hurt him. She has to make it stop. And she has to do it alone . With the help of his faithful pack-brother Wolf , Torak heads after Renn as she ventures into the furthest reaches of the Far North – where they encounter a deeper evil than has ever threatened them before... Dazzling entertainment and seamless storytelling: The Viper's Daughter immerses the reader in a world of myth, menace, natural magic and exhilarating adventure. PRAISE FOR WOLF BROTHER : 'The kind of story you dream of reading and all too rarely find' THE TIMES . 'The books are page turners ' NEW YORK TIMES . 'Fiction for children really doesn't get any better than this' BOOKBAG.
- 8
In a new Wolf Brother adventure, Torak, Renn and Wolf face a devastating Dark Time that threatens everything they know. Something is coming that will test the Clans as never before, as they forge new ways to live and thrive in their beloved Forest.Run wild with Wolf Brother in a Stone Age world we all want to be apart of with million-copy-selling author, Michelle Paver. Danger, magic and non-stop adventure await Torak, Renn and Wolf. The Clans will be tested as never before, as they battle to find ways to survive and thrive in their beloved Forest.In the Dark Time of midwinter, disaster strikes the Forest. Chaos rules. Bears woken from their dens prowl the shadowy valleys. Desperate clans battle for survival. Only demons thrive.With their world in turmoil, Torak, Renn and Wolf are tested as never before. And as a new evil haunts the devastated land, Torak must risk his sanity, his life and even his souls to save everything he loves...
- 9
In the thrilling conclusion of the Wolf Brother series, Wolf faces an intense battle for survival as he is swept out to sea and pursued by a menacing ice demon determined to consume his soul. This final installment promises a gripping adventure filled with danger and supernatural elements, showcasing the strength and resilience of its beloved characters in a desperate struggle against dark forces.