Wolf Brother by Michelle PaverReading level: grades 5-8
Wolf Brother starts off with action immediately and keeps the pace going to the end. Set about 6,000 years ago, Torak is orphaned after his father is killed by a bear possessed by an evil spirit. On his deathbed, Torak’s father makes him promise to journey to the Mountain of the World Spirit. Soon after, Torak adopts an orphaned wolf cub and discovers he can speak with wolves. His quest to reach the Mountain of the World Spirit is filled with adventure and danger when he is captured by another clan. Soon he learns he is to play a part in a dangerous prophecy. Will Torak make it to the Mountain to fulfill his destiny? Readers will follow Torak’s adventures with suspense and look forward to the other books in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness.
