A boy. A wolf. A legend for all time. The first book in the internationally bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series by renowned author Michelle Paver.Thousands of years ago, a powerful and malevolent force conjured a demon a demon so evil that it could only be contained in the body of a ferocious bear, a demon determined to destroy the world. Only one boy can stop it ... Twelveyearold Torak sees his father murdered by the bear. With his dying breath, he asks his son to make him a promise. Alone, wounded, terrified and on the run, Torak must now lead the bear to the Mountain of the World Spirit a mountain that no one has ever found before. But can Torak keep his promise? A terrifying quest commences in a world of wolves, tree spirits and Hidden People, a world in which trusting a friend means risking your life. Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.Latest sequels Oath Taker and Vipers Daughter published in 202021.

Binding: Paperback;220 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: YFH; Weight: 346 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 21

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