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The Burning Shadow

Name: The Burning Shadow
ISBN: 9780141970424

By Michelle Paver

Book 2 of 5 in the Gods and Warriors series

Adjectives

thrilling historical adventurous engaging

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Historical Fiction

What is The Burning Shadow about?

Captured by slavers and forced to toil in the perilous copper mines of Thalakrea, Hylas, an Outsider, finds himself perilously close to his deadly foes, the Crows. Meanwhile, Pirra, daughter of the High Priestess, flees her own constraints. Their paths cross, and together, with the aid of an orphaned lion cub, they must navigate ancient magic and looming prophecies to survive.

About the author

Michelle Paver is a British author best known for her exciting adventure stories. She wrote the popular 'Chronicles of Ancient Darkness' series, which takes readers on thrilling journeys with wolves and brave characters in the Stone Age. Michelle loves nature and animals, and her books often include magical forests, wild creatures, and lots of mystery.

Pages

288 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2013

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