Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
Published: 2009
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness .
This book was published in 2009 by Orion Publishing Co .
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 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.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Guardian Fiction Award
This book was recognised by the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize Award. This award was founded in 1967 and winners are selected by fellow writers. It is awarded annually to fiction written for children aged eight and above.
[Listening to the whole series again] is the best way of enjoying the nail-biting climax inside the Stone Mountain ... McKellen excels himself. ... Once again, Paver offers fascinating practical details of how life was lived in the frozen nothern wastes during the Stone Age. THE TIMES 'As well as powerful characterisation and heart-thumping plots, they offer fascinating practical details of how life was lived in the Stone Age.' 3 July 2010 -- Christina Hardyment THE TIMES