Oath Breaker (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #5)

by Michelle Paver (Author) Geoff Taylor (Illustrator)

"Fast-paced and exciting adventure that will enthrall every reader." --Erin Hunter, author of the New York Times bestselling Warriors series

In the fifth book in Michelle Paver's bestselling fantasy series, a struggling hero descends down a dark path. A thrilling read for fans of Brandon Mull and Jeanne DuPrau.

When he was outcast, Torak was the hunted one. Nine moons later he becomes the hunter when he vows to avenge the killing of one of his closest friends. Racked by guilt and grief, he follows the killer into the Deep Forest, where the World Spirit stalks the hidden valleys as a tall man with the antlers of a stag.

But there is a rottenness at the heart of the Forest, for its clans have succumbed to the lies of the Soul-Eaters. Here, Torak must face fire, war, and overwhelming evil. Oath Breaker is a story about keeping promises and the true cost of vengeance.

"Highly entertaining." --New York Times Book Review

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School Library Journal

Gr 59Torak is living with his foster father Fin-Kedinn and the Seal Clan when his friend Bale is murdered. Vowing revenge against the soul-eater who killed him, Torak and Renn discover that there is a bigger plot at work, one that threatens all of the clans of the forests. Torak must see past his hatred and vengeful quest to stop the evil that has taken root. Once again Paver blends her knowledge of animals and the ancient European landscape with magic and legend to add a new chapter to this story. Fans of the series will not be disappointed."Genevieve Gallagher, Buford Middle School, Charlottesville, VA" Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780060728397
Lexile Measure
660
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Publication date
January 20, 2010
Series
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
BISAC categories
JUV002250 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Wolves & Coyotes
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV016090 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Prehistory
Library of Congress categories
Revenge
Good and evil
Demoniac possession
Prehistoric peoples

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