In "Outcast" by Michelle Paver, the story follows a young boy named Torak who lives in a prehistoric world filled with danger and mystery. After the death of his father, Torak sets out on a quest to fulfill a prophecy and protect his tribe from a dark power that threatens them all. Alongside a loyal wolf companion and a spirited girl named Renn, Torak faces various challenges including vengeful spirits and treacherous landscapes. As he uncovers the truth about his destiny, Torak must confront his own fears and discover the strength within himself to become a hero in a world that often feels hostile. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness .
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Turtleback Books .
Michelle Paver was born in central Africa, but came to England as a child. After gaining a degree in Biochemistry from Oxford University, she became a partner in a City law firm, but eventually gave that up to write full-time.
This book contains the following story:
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 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.
This book is in the following series:
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
The books chronicle the adventures of Torak, an adolescent boy from the Wolf Clan, and his friends Renn and Wolf. The series follows Torak and his quest to defeat the Soul Eaters. The books are set in the Stone Age.
