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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Outcast

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Outcast by Michelle Paver follows Torak, a young boy shunned by his clan after being marked as a spirit walker. As he navigates the untamed landscapes of ancient forests and mountains, Torak must confront dark forces and survive perilous challenges. His journey tests his courage and loyalty as he battles to reclaim his place within a world that views him as an outcast.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to thrilling adventures interwoven with rich details of ancient worlds. It's perfect for those fascinated by survival, friendship, and magic amid a primal landscape, where the protagonist must navigate the complexities of exile and redemption. If you enjoy immersive storytelling that combines mystery and mythology, this young adult novel might be just what you're looking for.

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Outcast

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

Sales of CHRONICLES OF ANCIENT DARKNESS series now stand at over 700,000 copies. Sales of OUTCAST hb over 70,000 copies. Rights in series sold in 36 languages. Film rights optioned to Ridley Scott's production company, Scott Free, with 20th Century Fox. '...continues to make gripping reading' (The Bookseller). 'His [Torak's] adventures in The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series have been thrilling from the first page, and he has become a great hero for the new generation' (The Times). 'A triumph' (Independent). 'Paver's skillful storytelling leads the reader off on a compelling journey' (Scotland on Sunday). 'Impossible to put down ... packed with action, mystery and strong friendship' (Sunday Herald).

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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 People.

Other threats lurk nearby, and his battle with the Soul-Eaters is far from over. As he fights for his life, Torak uncovers a deception too awful to contemplate, one that shakes him to the core and shatters his world.

Series: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Outcast by Michelle Paver is praised for its intricate and intelligent fantasy world, often considered a prime example of high-quality fantasy literature in the young adult category.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842551158

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 128.0mm

Weight: 251g

Pages: 288

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. Successfully published as an adult author of historical fiction, CHRONICLES OF ANCIENT DARKNESS are her first - brilliant - books for children.

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