Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1: Wolf Brother - Michelle Paver

In this page-turning, original adventure, set 6,000 years ago, 12-year old Torak and his wolf-cub companion must defeat the evil that stalks their land. Their journey takes them through the deep forest, onto glaciers, and into dangers they never had dreamed of. \n \nFantasy adventure on a grand scale, with a wealth of wilderness lore and convincing characterizations. --Booklist\n \nFans of Fablehaven and City of Ember will devour Michelle Paver's bestselling fantasy series about one boy's epic fight against evil and the wolf who guides him.\n \nSix thousand years ago. Powerful mages stalk the land, threatening to destroy all the forest clans. According to legend, only twelve-year-old Torak and his wolf-cub companion can defeat them. Their journey together takes them through perilous terrain and into dangers they never imagined. Torak and Wolf are terrified of their mission. But if they do not battle to save their world, who will?\n \nTorak's coming-of-age tale will keep the pages turning. --Publishers Weekly\n