Ghost Hunter (Paver novel) facts for kids
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| Author | Michelle Paver |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Chronicles of Ancient Darkness |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Orion Children's Books |
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Publication date
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20 August 2009 (UK) |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) & Audio book (CD & Cassette) |
| Pages | 224 pp (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | 1-84255-175-2 (first edition, hardback) |
| Preceded by | Oath Breaker |
| Followed by | Viper's Daughter |
Ghost Hunter is the sixth and final book in the exciting Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. This popular series was written by the British author Michelle Paver. The book came out on August 20, 2009, in the United Kingdom. It brought an end to the amazing story that began in 2004 with the first book, Wolf Brother.
Contents
Plot Summary: Torak's Final Challenge
Ghost Hunter is the thrilling last adventure in the series. It takes place high in the mountains. The story follows Torak as he faces the most terrifying of all the Soul-Eaters. This enemy is Eostra, the Eagle Owl Mage. She wants to control both the living and the dead using a special object called the Fire Opal.
As winter gets closer and Souls' Night approaches, the Eagle Owl Mage scares all the clans. To fulfill his destiny, Torak must find her secret hideout. This place is known as the Mountain of Ghosts. He has to bravely face demons and other scary creatures. He also needs to find his way through the tricky Gorge of the Hidden People.
Wolf, Torak's loyal wolf companion, must deal with a terrible sadness. Renn, Torak's friend, has to make a very difficult choice. In the final battle against the Soul-Eater, Torak faces his hardest decision yet. He is half-dead and half-alive. He seems to die with Eostra, but Wolf fights to bring his spirit back to his body. Read Ghost Hunter to discover the full story and remember, Torak is the Spirit Walker!
Behind the Scenes: How the Book Was Made
Writing the Story
The author, Michelle Paver, shared her thoughts on writing Ghost Hunter. On December 18, 2008, she wrote on her official website: "I'm working very hard on the sixth and final book in the series, Ghost Hunter. I'm happy to say that it's going really well."
She also mentioned how strange it felt to write the last book. She knew she would miss Torak, Renn, and Wolf a lot. However, she was also proud to bring Torak's story to a dramatic and satisfying end.
Paver also confirmed in her official podcast that Eostra, the Soul Eater, would be a main character. She even said that writing about Eostra gave her bad dreams. But she thought this was a good sign for the story!
Designing the Cover
Michelle Paver talked about the book's cover design. She spoke with John Fordham, who creates the covers. She told him the main ideas of the story so he could start thinking about the artwork.
Because of the book's themes, the cover was likely to be purplish. Wolf and Torak might also be shown clearly. Paver sent John a picture of an amazing Stone Age cave painting of an eagle owl. It was thousands of years old, but looked like Eostra could have made it yesterday. She found it very spooky and wondered what designs it would inspire.
Setting the Scene: Inspiration for the World
Michelle Paver shared on her official website that she traveled into the mountains. She did this to get ideas and inspiration for the book's setting. She also hoped to see some eagle owls up close. This was a hint that the powerful Eostra would be a big part of the story.
See also
In Spanish: El cazador de fantasmas para niños
