| | Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #4: Outcast (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) |  | Author: Michelle Paver
Creator: Geoff Taylor
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Category: Book
Buy New: $6.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 675762
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 0060728361
EAN: 9780060728366
ASIN: 0060728361
Publication Date: February 1, 2009 (In 75 Days)
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Torak crouched on a beach of black sand, his clothes in tatters, his face wild and hopeless as he lashed out with a flaming brand—lashed out at Wolf. Ior two moons Torak has hidden a terrible secret—and now it is revealed. He bears the mark of the Soul-Eater and must pay the price. Cast out from the clans, he is alone and on the run: cut off from his best friend, Renn, and his beloved pack-brother, Wolf. In the haunted reed-beds of Lake Axehead he is hunted by the Otter Clan and taunted by the Hidden People and, as soul-sickness claims him, falls prey to an even greater menace. Tormented by secrets and broken trust, he uncovers a deception that will turn his world upside down. Outcast is a thrilling story of friendship, survival, and the need to belong. Like all the books in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, Outcast explores the complexities of an ancient world filled with good and evil.
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Total Original Story May 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This story gets you deeper into the secrets of Torak, Renn, and the forest. Torak is banished from the clans because of his worst secrect. Being in outcast Torak is not able to talk to Renn unless she is an outcast too. During his adventures Torak meets two very smart crows. Read this book to find out what these two crows help Torak with and many other secrets.
-Girl with a plan
Just as good, if not better, than the previous powerful books in this gripping series August 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am the oldest of the clans of the Open Forest...I speak for them all...The boy bears the mark of the Soul-Eater. The law is clear. He must be cast out.
What does it mean to be an outcast? For Torak it means he is no longer accepted among the clans. He leaves his tribe in disgrace because he has the mark of the Soul-Eaters on his chest. He cannot communicate with anyone, and if he is found, he will be killed. Fin-Kedinn, the Raven Leader who has been like a father to him, has been forced to cast him out. Even Renn, his best friend, is not allowed to help him and must turn her back on him or risk her own death. He is clanless. Torak travels alone, always in danger and with the curse of the Viper Mage, Seshru of the Soul-Eaters, haunting his every step.
The young warrior, however, does not give up. As he walks away from his beloved peoples he declares:
I may be outcast and clanless, but I'm no Soul-Eater. And I will find a way to prove it..."
With his long-time companion Wolf at his side and his confidence in the forest, he is determined to tear the mark from his chest and prove his worthiness. Though Renn is supposed to stay away, she finds him and reveals the magic rite he must use to remove the evil scar. Yet, as he moves deeper into the forests and is faced with more obstacles, his confidence is challenged from all directions. Hunted and haunted by the Viper Mage, Torak is unable to escape her powerful magic. Worst of all, he discovers that he cannot control the sickness creeping through his body and that he might, without intent, harm those he loves.
Renn now travels with a skilled Skinboater from the Seal Clan known as Bale. Risking their own lives, they try to protect Torak and help him as he fights against the Soul-Eaters. But for Renn there is even greater danger as the Viper Mage, Seshru, controls Torak and, in her raging jealously, sends a giant, slithering horror to destroy her.
The snake stretched its jaws wide --- its fangs unfold from the roof of its mouth and point down --- they fill with venom, ready to strike...Bite, bite..
How can OUTCAST be just as good, if not better, than the previous powerful books in this gripping series? The introduction of Bale is a good addition and brings an interesting character into the close relationship of Renn and Torak. All the wonderful details of life 6,000 years ago, the mystic happenings, the customs of everyday living and the abilities to survive in a world full of unknown threats is fascinating reading. Michelle Paver keeps every minute tingling with excitement, mystery and adventure.
The black and white drawings by Geoff Taylor again beautifully illustrate Torak's world. Book five will be out in January and no doubt will have an eager audience waiting for more fabulous stories of the amazing Torak and his ancient world.
--- Reviewed by Sally M. Tibbetts
Outcast - Page Turner July 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the fourth book in the series and can't wait for the next one to come out. My 11 year old son starting reading this series at school and turned me on to this. I have now read all four books as well. Ended up purchasing two of this book as the first copy was misplaced after he had read it. Had to make sure I got my turn, so purchased it again! I would reccomend this to all ages, not one for just kids!
Outcast is Outstanding August 28, 2008
Outcast is another great book in the series by Michelle Paver. I look forward to the release of Book 5. My 5th grade boys recommended the series to me and I read all 4 of her first books this summer!
 As good as the rest of the series August 30, 2008
For anyone who's read any of the first three books, you'll probably like this just as much. For anyone who hasn't, I highly recommend it.
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