Wolf Brother

What do our readers think of Wolf Brother? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children often find the adventure exciting and become especially attached to Torak and Wolf, praising the wilderness setting, strong friendship and vivid animal details.

What does the Pageticker team say about Wolf Brother?

Wolf Brother is a gripping wilderness adventure with a wonderfully unusual friendship at its heart: brave, frightened Torak and a wolf cub who sees the world very differently. Michelle Paver makes the Stone Age feel vivid and believable. A strong choice for confident readers aged 9 and up who enjoy survival, animals and a little ancient magic.

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What is Wolf Brother about?

Set 6,000 years ago, twelve year old Torak witnesses his father's death by a demon-possessed bear. Alone and terrified, he befriends a wolf cub and embarks on a perilous quest to the Mountain of the World Spirit. Together, they must confront dark forces threatening their world, testing their courage and the strength of their bond.

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.

Discussion ideas around Wolf Brother

Bravery: Torak is frightened and grieving, but he keeps moving forwards. What do you think makes someone brave when they are scared?

Trust: How does Torak’s relationship with Wolf change the way they survive and understand the world?

Nature: What does the story show about living closely with animals and the natural world?

Different Voices: How does seeing parts of the story through Wolf’s eyes change your understanding of what is happening?

Belonging: Torak meets people from different clans on his journey; what makes someone feel that they belong?