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Torak has survived the summer and his heart-stopping adventure in the Seal Islands. He and Wolf are together again. But their reunion is all too short-lived. As mid winter approaches Torak learns the worst from the White Fox clan - Wolf has been snatched. In a desperate bid to rescue him Torak and Renn must brave the frozen wilderness of the Far North. They tread a deadly dangerous path as they step into a world of deceit,treachery and lies and come face to face with the the most powerful and feared mages alive. Cruel Thiazzi, the Oak Tree Mage, Seshru the Viper Mage, beautiful and manipulative, and Nef the gruff Bat Mage - here too is Eostra, the mysterious Masked One - all of them bound by their desire for all creatures to bow before them. Under the dark wings of night Torak confronts vengeful ice bears, mistrust, broken promises and a terrifying evil. Another step is taken on his quest to destroy the Soul Eaters, but with it comes the burden of an utterly chilling secret of his own...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1662495 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Library Binding
• 323 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8–In the third volume of this fantasy set in northern Europe 6000 years ago–just after the end of the Ice Ages–Torak and Renn, a 13-year-old boy and girl of unusual talent and skill, along with Torak's wolf-pack brother, are out hunting when Wolf disappears. Soon the pair discover evidence that he has been captured. Could the Soul-Eaters, the mages who killed Torak's father, have taken him to work some evil magic? Using his talents as a Spirit Walker, Torak inhabits the body of a raven and discovers that the Soul-Eaters have injured Wolf, bound his muzzle, and are carrying him into the far North. Torak and Renn must go after him immediately, although they are unprepared for the frigid terrain's inhospitality. Paver describes how much labor and constant attention go into simply surviving in a world so hostile to humanity, and readers will be kept on the edge of their chairs as they follow the struggle of characters who risk their lives every day trying to accomplish a task that seems certain to lead to their death. This is a stirring and thrilling sequel to Wolf Brother and Spirit Walker (both HarperCollins, 2005).–Walter Minkel, New York Public Library
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From Booklist
The third entry in the ongoing Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series continues the momentum built up in the preceding volumes. Once again the tension is palpable and the danger excruciating. Torak and Renn must make their way into the icy wastes of the north in an attempt to rescue Wolf, who has been captured by Soul-Eaters. Fans of the series will be drawn into another mesmerizing blend of magic, convincing animal lore, and an indelibly limned environment. Sally Estes
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Review
“Compelling from first page to last.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) )

“‘Soul Eater’ is perhaps the most thrilling with a satisfyingly twisty plot and some genuine surprises.” (New York Times Book Review )

“Readers will be kept on the edge of their chairs…a stirring and thrilling sequel.” (School Library Journal )

“Readers will be on the edge of their seats time and again, and definitely eager for the adventures to come.” (KLIATT )

“Packs enough danger and action to hold any young readers’ attention.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) )