In "Spirit Walker" by Michelle Paver, the story follows a young boy named Koja, who embarks on a perilous journey into the mysterious and treacherous wilderness of prehistoric Europe. As he seeks to reunite with his clan, he faces harsh landscapes, hostile animals, and his own fears. Guided by his spirit animal, Koja explores the depths of his courage and the power of his spirit. Through vivid imagery and rich storytelling, Paver transports readers into a world where survival hinges on one's connection with nature and the unseen forces that inhabit it, culminating in an awakening of both self and spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 360 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
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:
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 the Ravens. Word arrives that the Seal Clan have the cure and Torak must face a lonely journey to find it. On the Seal's Island he stumbles into a world utterly unlike his own. Here life moves to the rhythms of the sea, the Seals build shelters from whale bones and skim the waves in fast, beautiful kayaks. And here Torak is welcomed by the kindly Seal Mage, Teneris, and kinsman, Bale. But all is not as it seems - Torak must keep his wits about him to judge who might be friend or foe.
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.
