
Wolf Brother
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1
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Ian McKellen
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Michelle Paver
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“Fantasy adventure on a grand scale, with a wealth of wilderness lore and convincing characterizations.” —Booklist
Fans 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.
Six 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?
“Torak’s coming-of-age tale will keep the pages turning.” —Publishers Weekly
©2004 Michelle Paver (P)2004 Orion Publishing Group & HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
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Editor's Pick
Can we talk about how this is narrated by Sir Ian McKellen??
"SIR IAN MCKELLEN, people. And just for context, other works Sir McKellen has narrated include Shakespeare, Dickens, and Milton...I feel SO much more validated in how amaze-balls I thought this series was when I first discovered it, knowing now that he narrates it. Yes, it is middle grade. Yes, I discovered and fell in love with these books in college. And yes, I have listened to the series multiple times."
—Melissa B., Audible Editor
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- Mr Drew
- 06-04-19
I couldn't stop listening
What a fantastic story this was! I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves a great adventure.
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- Nathen
- 01-05-21
Amazing book
I have already read this book when I was a kid but I decided to read this book again as an adult and coming back to it I have enjoyed ever second of it. The story is amazing and leaves you in suspense. Full of action. Highly recommended. I love the other wolf brother series and will continue to read them.
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- J.J.
- 01-14-18
My Favorite Book
This is my favorite book series but you can't get the audio books for the 2nd and 3rd books of the series on here, but people are selling abridge copies for $60+ on amazon and much higher on other sites. I've sent a complaint in about it and waiting for years but they're still not available for U.S. and so I can't share my love of this series with my dyslexic friends or family members. So if you, like me, think paying $120+ for 2 audio books is rediculous get ready for an incomplete collection and thus an incomplete story.
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- Beverly Collins Parnell
- 07-04-21
wolflicious
we listened on the way to Rasar State Park and it was a delight !
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- Ryan W
- 01-21-23
Absolutely phenomenal!
The way this story was written, you can vividly picture every detail, and the way the story is recorded, you can feel every emotion. Absolutely splendid, and a phenomenal book! I will be continuing with the rest of the series.
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- Delaney
- 04-11-17
LOVE THIS BOOK
Where does Wolf Brother rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I listened to Wolf Brother when I was younger and I was so happy when I found it again!
What did you like best about this story?
I love the character development! Torak Grows from being a boy, watching his father try to protect him, to becoming his own man and finding his place in the world! This story will keep you asking for more and it will keep your imagination growing!
What about Ian McKellen’s performance did you like?
Ian McKellen, one of my favorite actor's in the world. He really brings the characters voices and stories to life. When I listen to Ian McKellen, I really feel like I'm right there next to the characters and experiencing what they are because of his voice.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I will always try to finish a book in one sitting. That's the type of person that I am. I'm still kind of new to audio books, but yes I did want to finish it all in one sitting.
Any additional comments?
This book is my childhood!
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- Jaz
- 08-19-21
Great story from beginning to end
From the very beginning my little was wondering what was going to happen next.
Plus there is a sequel!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-23-23
One of my best Childhood memories and my all time favorite
I fell in love with Wolf Brother series when I was 12. After 16 years, I’m revisiting these amazing stories. Ian is such an outstanding narrator. Thank you for the descriptive, powerful, and inspiring narrative.
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- LegoBurrito
- 10-04-24
when he was in the snow cave next to the dead man.
I liked when he was in the cave with the stone tooth it was good.
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- Sam McNamara
- 08-02-17
Beautiful.
I first read this book as a young teen, and hearing it performed by Ian McKellen was an experience I'll never forget. His rendition of this beloved tale of a boy and his wolf brother was moving and beautiful and wonderful in the best ways possible. If you're thinking of listening to this story, then do it. It is a powerful work of fiction that is both original and touching, and it will leave you hungry for the next installment in the series.
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