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The book begins dramatically with the death of Torak’s father, the mage, Fa, from mortal wounds inflicted by a giant, possessed bear. Fa’s dying words bind Torak to a quest to find the mythical Mountain of the World Spirit. Only there will Torak find the strength needed to defeat the demonic creature and killer of men.
Having lived apart from other Clans, and burdened by such an impossible task, Torak is bereft by the death of his only companion in life and struggles to survive in the harsh conditions he now finds himself in. Then, instead of killing an orphaned wolf cub for food, Torak spares the tiny animal and together they travel north.
Torak gains a further companion for his arduous journey in the form of Renn, a headstrong and feisty girl of his own age whose Clan Torak inadvertently has an altercation with. Renn believes Torak to be The Listener--a prophesised being who will save the world--and together they escape from danger... into a different sort of peril.
Paver’s novel is strong on detail and the authenticity of her settings is breathtaking. She cleverly weaves a fantastical, but believable, layer onto her narrative that enriches her story and makes it all the more readable. (Age 10 and over) --John McLay
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Book Description Condition: Good. Taylor, Geoff (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP102265670
Book Description Condition: Good. Taylor, Geoff (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP102265670
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Taylor, Geoff (illustrator). Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. Hardcover edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # L11M-00620
Book Description Library Binding. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Taylor, Geoff (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15. Seller Inventory # G0060728264I3N10
Book Description Library Binding. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Taylor, Geoff (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15. Seller Inventory # G0060728264I3N10
Book Description Library Binding. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Taylor, Geoff (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15. Seller Inventory # G0060728264I5N10
Book Description Library Binding. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Taylor, Geoff (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15. Seller Inventory # G0060728264I5N10
Book Description Library Binding. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Taylor, Geoff (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15. Seller Inventory # G0060728264I3N10