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Wolf Brother: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, Book 1
Michelle Paver
- Unabridged
Narrator: Sir Ian McKellen
Length: 6 hours and 25 min.
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6,000 years ago, the land is one dark forest. Its people are hunters and gatherers. They know every tree and herb and they know how to survive in a world steeped in enchantment, menace, and powerful magic. Until an ambitious and malignant force conjures up a demon; a demon so evil that it can be contained only in the body of a ferocious bear; a demon so hungry for death that it slays everything it sees; a demon with the potential to destroy the world. Only Torak and his wolf companion can save the world.
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Critics Reviews
"The kind of story you dream of reading and all too rarely find. The vivid prose leaps off the page." (The Times)
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Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver
09/11/2006
The story begins with a young boy called Torak, in a clearing with his dying father. The fathers last moments with his son are spent giving him instructions - to go and find the World's Spirit in the mountains within a month. He forces his son to swear on an oath before a savage demon bear kills him. So unaware, Torak embarks on his destiny, to save the forest. On his quest he meets a wolf cub - called Wolf who helps him find his way to the mountains. Torak discovers he can speak to Wolf and the two set out on their journey. This tale is full of suspense but is also funny in parts. Ian McKellan's narraration is outstanding and his powerful voice makes it impossible to stop listening!!!!!
Most Recent Reviews
Great Novel 
02/05/2010
I thourghly enjoyed this novel, it engaged me right from the start and Sir Ian McKellen's narration made it even more entrancing. I would recommend this to anyone, it has interesting characters and a belivable plot. Download it.
Spellbinding tale
24/02/2010
Ian McKellen's entrancing voice helps, certainly, but it is the quality of Michelle Paver's writing that shines through in this unabridged recording of the first in her Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. Set in a time when men lived as nomadic clans, the story has enough weight to feel like a traditional myth, yet with strong characterization in her lead, Torak, and his friends, Wolf and Ren. The setting will intrigue adults, whilst children will love the adventure and in particular the fantastically described relationship between Torak and Wolf. One of the best audiobooks in this genre.
