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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Outcast (Bk. 4) Hardcover – Import, January 1, 2007

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  1. Book 4 of 9
    Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
  2. Print length
    224 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Orion
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2007
  6. Dimensions
    5.67 x 0.98 x 8.74 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1842551736
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1842551738
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orion; First Edition (January 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1842551736
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1842551738
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.67 x 0.98 x 8.74 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 684 ratings

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Michelle Paver

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Born in Malawi to a Belgian mother and a father who ran the tiny 'Nyasaland Times', Michelle moved to the UK when she was three. She was brought up in Wimbledon and, following a Biochemistry Degree from Oxford University, she became a partner in a big City law firm. She gave up the City to follow her long-held dream of becoming a writer.

Successfully published as an adult author, the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness ("Wolf Brother") were her first books for younger readers, followed by her brilliant 5-part series set in the bronze age, Gods and Warriors.

On the adult side, her first ghost story, DARK MATTER, was a UK bestseller and won massive praise from reviewers and readers, as did her second ghost story, THIN AIR.

Reviews for Michelle's gothic ghost story WAKENHYRST have been stellar - "Her finest novel yet” says The Times... "“What a story it is", says The Observer - "Wakenhyrst is brilliant, spanning Fen devils, mystics and the lot of women in Edwardian England.” WAKENHYRST is an Amazon Kindle bestseller.

Most recently, Michelle has announced that her WOLF BROTHER series will continue - to the delight of fans everywhere. See the video for some ecstatic fan reactions!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging book right from the start
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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My 13 soon to be 14 yr old daughter grabbed the first book as she was very bored. The first pages engaged her so quickly she read the first 2 books in a couple of weeks. She said she had to re-read some sections to be sure she read the details - VERY ENGAGING series!!
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Patti Jajliardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent juvenile fiction
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2012
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Michelle Paver has written an incredible series for the pre-teen boy in your life. My precocious 7 year old is currently reading it but upon completing the series myself I would recommend it as a read for boys (and girls) in the 4th to 8th grade. Very well written & a great read-even for adults.
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Jason Lampley
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book series to read to/with older kids
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016
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This entire series is absolutely wonderful and engaging. My children and I have found our favorite author! We are hooked on the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. The detail, descriptions and anthropological aspects of this series blows me away. This series helps us understand so much better how much of a connection people used to have with the earth and animals. It's truly a dream come true. The story is exciting, sometimes a little scary (which my kids love) sometimes sad, and full of joy, harmony with nature and deep friendship. We love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
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These are set 6000 years ago, and a lot of good vs evil and a boy finding honor strength and courage. My son was absolutely riveted! He got books, one and two out from his school library, and loved them so much that I bought him the remaining four for Christmas. He finished them all by January 2nd. I realize he reads a little beyond his reading level, he's 8, but I'd say that any kid who is into reading , and has read and enjoyed Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and others would fine this series compelling. It was a great find!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Arrived damaged
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
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Bought new. Arrived bent and scuffed. Strange, since I ordered the next two in the series and they were shipped together and they are fine.
Pages are fine and legible, so not a huge deal.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Arrived damaged
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
Bought new. Arrived bent and scuffed. Strange, since I ordered the next two in the series and they were shipped together and they are fine.
Pages are fine and legible, so not a huge deal.
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Laurie A. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Outcast - Page Turner
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2008
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This is the fourth book in the series and can't wait for the next one to come out. My 11 year old son starting reading this series at school and turned me on to this. I have now read all four books as well. Ended up purchasing two of this book as the first copy was misplaced after he had read it. Had to make sure I got my turn, so purchased it again! I would reccomend this to all ages, not one for just kids!
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H. Meador
5.0 out of 5 stars Addicted from the first chapter!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2008
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Yes, I am 30 years old, but I love this series. It captivates the mind and transports you back to times where people survived in Clans like nomads after the ice age. It is a good book for children as long as the magic mentioned is explained, and described as not real. Otherwise, with technology today, kids might start looking into 'craft books'.
An Excellent read! Looking forward to the next book!
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mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome figurative language
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2015
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Fabulous author I have my sixth grade students read this series. They are hooked. We want the movie to be made. Awesome figurative language.
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Pat Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!!!
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2020
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it was a great book. it included tention along with unknown secrets being reveled. This series is awsome. I can't wait to read the next book.
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Peter - The Reading Desk
5.0 out of 5 stars Outcast CoAD #4
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2018
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Torak's life-centred quest to defeat the Soul Eaters takes a devasting turn when he is branded with the Soul Eater mark on his chest. Like many secrets eventually they come out and when Torak's mark is discovered he is outcast by all the clans. The law of the outcast one is to be hunted and killed on sight and anyone disobeying the law will also be cast out.

Torak says of the Wolf clan "I may not be Wolf clan but I can do what you cannot do and talk to wolves". With that Torak and Wolf walk away from the gathering to now be the hunted ones. Now Torak must prove he is not a Soul Eater and the marking on his chest was put there by force.

These stories proceed at a very fast pace which doesn't affect the wonderful descriptions of the forests and mountains. We also see a real bond between Torak and his wolf brother develop and understand what selfless friendship looks like. Who in the clans has a hidden agenda and is working to grab power? Who is the real enemy?
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Sohailgerman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read after Harry Potter series
Reviewed in India on August 31, 2017
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A series you must read and I am really awaiting the movie for the same
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Cle
5.0 out of 5 stars Bücherreihe mit tollem Steigerungspotential...
Reviewed in Germany on February 22, 2015
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Seit Harry-Potter endlich mal wieder ein "kleines" literarisches Fantasy - Kunstwerk, das mich ein Band nach dem anderen "fressen" lässt...

Von der ersten Seite an fesselnde Abenteuergeschichten eines jungen Trio zu Zeiten der früheren Menschheitsgeschichte.
Der Junge Torak, das Mädchen Renn und ein junger verwaister Wolf kämpfen zusammen, verlieren sich, finden sich wieder und müssen dabei viele, viele Gefahrensituationen überstehen. Dabei geht es auch um Clan-Streitigkeiten, Widrigkeiten in der Wildnis um das eigene Überleben zu sichern; und natürlich: der Kampf gegen böse Mächte.
Es ist schön, wie die einzelnen Charaktere herausgearbeitet sind, sich die Persönlichkeiten im Verlauf entwickeln. Deshalb berühren die Geschichten doch sehr. Die Ereignisse sind teils dramatisch, manchmal auch grausam - und ich staune deshalb, dass das Buch schon für kids ab 10 Jahre empfohlen ist.
Aber auf jedenfall lesenswert, vor allem wenn deutschsprachige kids Englisch lernen wollen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story about life in the stone age.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2022
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The whole series of these books makes fascinating reading for a young listener or a reader. Well written and detailed.
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