Niklas writes… Dear Michelle Paver, I am currently writing an essay in a class about Dreams in literature for children and teenagers. In my essay I want to take a closer look at the Chronicles of Ancient Dark as I always felt like you had a clever way to place dreams or visions in a…

Hale writes… Please consider making a movie for wolf brother! It would explode in the industry. All ur other books would become hits as well once that took off. I've been reading ur books since I was 9 and I'm 27 now. I love it work and would love to see it on screen Michelle…

Pedrosky writes… Hord wants to be head of the Raven Clan if Fin-kedinn dies, but Torak knows that's not going to happen, why? Michelle Replies… Hello, and thanks for your question.  Torak knows that Hord could never be Leader of the Raven Clan, because Hord doesn’t have the qualities of a leader.  He’s vain and…

Conall writes… Hi Michelle, I first started reading the chronicles of ancient darkness when I was 8, I am now 22 and still love them. I’ve seen some comments about taking the books to the screen and was wandering if along side a tv series or box set of films, I was wandering if there…

Darin writes… Hi Michelle I felt compelled to write after finishing your three ‘adult’ books. I absolutely loved each of them and couldn’t put them down until they were finished. The atmosphere you created in each was fantastic and spellbinding. I’m a voracious reader and look forward to reading your next book. So the question…

Walt writes… One last thing, or as Columbo always says one more thing . I know why reading DARK MATTER, was hard for me on a first time reading. It hit me to close to home. My wife and I and two daughters built a small log cabin, within twenty-five miles of the Canadian border…

Samuel writes… Hello, I just want to say I love your book series the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. Will there ever be a new book and have you got any update in a potential TV series Michelle Replies… Dear Samuel, I’m delighted that you like the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness!  As regards film and/or tv,…

Michael writes… Dear Michelle, I am now 29 years old, but I grew up with your amazing series about Torak. I was the same age as Torak when I was reading the book 2006. I noticed that your newest Torak books aren‘t translated into german, so I would like to offer to translate them for…

Otto writes… Hi, just wanted to reach out to say that the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness were a pretty transformative part of my childhood. I remember reading the Finnish translation of Wolf Brother in just about a day. Having grown up running around the forests of rural Finland, it all just clicked immediately. Outcast ended…

Darren writes… Hi Michelle I am a Year 5 teacher in Cambridgeshire. One of my favourite writing activities is the children writing to their favourite author. This year, I have 2 boys who have written to you! Is there a preferred address we can send them to? Best wishes Darren Smith English Lead Middlefield Primary…

Ján writes… Dear Mrs. Paver: In December 2023 I bought the Slovak translation of your book, Dark Matter, which intrigued me. In August 1988 we carried out a small expedition to Svalbard lasting about 20 days. We were five rock climbers from Nitra, Slovakia, and two scientists – parasitologists – from the Comenius University in…

Jennifer writes… Morning, will there be a new book release soon? Michelle Replies… Hello, Jennifer.  I do have a new book in the making, but I’m afraid it won’t be out this year, as there’s still lots of work choosing the cover, and so on.  Any further news on this will of course be posted…

Daniel writes… I don't have a question but I wanted to message and tell you about my experience with your books. I've never been a huge reader, my mom read all the Harry Potter books to my sister and I when we were kids and there were some others but it wasn't really "my thing".…

Adrian writes… Hello, Have you written any short stories and do you have any plans for writing a book of ghost or on other subjects, short stories at some point in the future? Thank you. Adrian Banfield. Michelle Replies… Hello, Adrian.  I haven’t written any short stories, whether supernatural or not – and that’s not…

Milan writes… Hello Michelle! I read your series "Chronicles of ancient darkness" as a kid and always loved it. I loved the presence of nature in these books and how immersive they were. It has also taught me a lot! I just learned that you have added three new books to the series and I'm…

Zaneta writes… Hi Michelle, I have at last read all nine books of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness starting with Wolf Brother and Ending with Wolfbane. They are very good, very well written and very exciting to read. I like your understanding of how ancient people lived and what they believed in. I felt so…

Ezio writes… Hello my name is Ezio, I am 13 years old and I live in Nice in the south of France. I read your novel (Chronicle of Dark Times) I really loved this book, these adventures are fascinating. I was very disappointed when I learned that the sequel was not released. I would like…

Xián writes… Hello, I'm Xián, I'm from Galicia, Spain, I don't know much English, but I try, I'm going to start reading Brother Wolf in high school I wanted to know what inspired you to make Brother Wolf. Michelle Replies… Hello, Xian. You can find the full story of what inspired me to write Wolf…

Liam writes… Just wanted to know when your new book is coming out. I've read ghost story and thin air twice each. Just want more of your work. Thanks Michelle Replies… Glad you like them so much, Liam.  It sounds as if you haven’t yet read my Gothic novel Wakenhyrst, which came out after Thin…

Aly writes… Hi Michelle. I have just re read Dark Matter and Thin Air for the third time over the Christmas period. Are you planning on writing anymore books like this? Also Wakenhyrst is another favourite. Anything else along those lines planned? Happy New Year. Aly Clarke, Norfolk, England. Michelle Replies… Dear Aly, Thanks so…

Rosalyn writes… Hi Michelle, I just wanted to write to say how much I love your books Thin Air and Dark Matter. My family and I love ghost stories and your books are by far the best we’ve ever read (although we can’t agree which one out of thin air and dark matter we think…

Regina writes… Dear Michelle, My son loves your books and reads them in English, and he would also love to read them in French language as well (he went to French Immersion school in Canada). We are trying to find Wolf Brothers series in French all over the web with no luck, no e-book or…

David McBride writes… Will this novel ever be turned into a movie? It should be . Michelle Replies… Dear David, many thanks for your message.  I agree with you that Dark Matter would make a good film (in the right hands).  And over the years it’s been optioned by a couple of film companies.  They’ve…

Gianluca writes… Buongiorno, Vorrei anzitutto ringraziarti per il tuo libro "La magia del lupo", l'ho trovato genuino ed incantevole. Mi ha fatto tornare bambino, a sognare la magia di vivere nella foresta oltre che di comprenderne il linguaggio della stessa. Ho 33 anni, quindi non sono proprio un bambino…Eppure sono tornato a sognare, con leggerezza.…

tanner writes… michelle, hi! i just finished “dark matter” minutes ago – like, truly just minutes ago – and felt inclined to reach out. such an affecting read. scary and sad and good and i really loved the relationship between jack and gus! jack’s inability to journal his real feelings was so… relatable? i see…

Graham writes… Michelle seems to have a great skill in researching the background to each of her novels and making sure the readers find themselves fully engrossed in that background as well as enjoying the story she weaves into it. "Thin Air" is no exception in this regard. I know nothing about mountaineering, and as…

Erica writes… Hello! I got recommended Dark Matter by my sister and we ended up reading it in my book club for halloween. It was a great success, and we promptly read Thin Air and Wakenhyrst as well. Now we're eagerly awaiting another novel in this "series" as it were, and I wanted to ask…

Graham writes… I have just written for Goodreads a review of your wonderful book Wakenhyrst and thought you might like to read it, so here it is: This novel combines gothic horror, ancient fenland folklore, and the social history of the fens. It also depicts very well how women in the early 20th century (as…

Nicholas writes… Hi Michelle, I am an English Lead at a Junior School in South Woodford, East London and was wondering whether there was any scope for a school visit as the children love your books. Many Thanks, Nick Michelle Replies… Dear Nick, I’m sorry about the delay in getting back to you.  It’s wonderful…

brooke writes… Dear Michelle Paver my name is Brooke Sims and I am a year 6 at Normandale school working on a big project. I am trying to find out what I want to be when I grow up and being an author is one of my interests. I have some questions that I would…

Linda writes… Hi Michelle, The book's thin air and dark matter I count among my favorite books of all time. Will write more of these adult level books that set humans within the challenges of nature? Do you consider these adult books or young adult books? You've tackled solitude at altitude, in cold, and in…

Stanley writes… Dear Michelle Paver, I'm Stanley and I've just recently finished reading Wolfbane. I'm so distraught the Wolf Brother series has come to an end. Thank you so much for publishing this series and they are the best books I've read for a very long, long time. Two quick questions. What happens tO Renn…

Yuka writes… I love Wolf Brother from Japan Michelle Replies… Dear Yuka, Konichiwa – and thank you so much for your lovely message, I’m delighted that you love Wolf Brother!  May the guardian run with you… With very best wishes, Michelle

mikahil writes… how did torak meet the boar Michelle Replies… Dear Mikahil, the title of your message is “Wolf Brother”, but from memory, I don’t think Torak meets a boar in that book.  Maybe you’re referring to his brief sort-of friendship with a large male boar in Spirit Walker?  In that story, the boar just…

Paul writes… Would be there more books in the series chronicles of ancient darkness (I know I've already seen that there will be no more. But for a straight 3 weeks i can't stop thinking about it) i can't stop reading Michelle Replies… Dear Paul, I’m afraid you’re right that there won’t be any more…

Stella writes… Hello, I wanted to reach out to you about my daughter, Nox. She's been a huge fan of your "Wolf Brother" series ever since she was in 4th grade. ( she is now in 8th grade) She's really dedicated and passionate about your books! Your books have had a deep effect on her,…

Sharon writes… Hi Michelle, I'm an English literature and writing tutor for students that are in 3rd grade through high school. One of my favorite books that I read with 4th through 6th-graders is Wolf Brother. And, I always hope that they will continue on their own to read the other eight books in this…

Hanna writes… Dear Dear Michelle, My name is Hanna and I Live in the Netherlands. I've been searching for a name, a special name to give to my firstborn (boy or girl, we don't know). I've opened my copies of Wolfbrother (Dutch translation is Torak and Wolf) and searched for names. and I was wondering,…

Chris writes… Why did you write Wolf Brother? (From Brodie, aged 9) Michelle Replies… Dear Brodie,  The short answer to your question is that I wrote Wolf Brother because one day I had an idea for a story set in a forest about a boy, a girl, a wolf, and a huge bear.  At the…

Siri writes… Dear Michelle I’m a 26 year old reader and have been following the world of wolf brother since it was first released when my mother picked it up back in 2004 and I have been absolutely hooked ever since. I remember being deeply upset when I found out that Ghost Hunter would be…

Rita writes… Hello, I’m a 69 year old woman who enjoys a lot of books written for children. Afterwards I recommend to my grandchildren and friends. I enjoyed listening to your first book in this series, Wolf Brother. Will books 2 and 3 in the series be available unabridged on Audible? Thank you for sharing…

Raven writes… Hi Michelle, I've been meaning to read through Chronicles of Ancient Darkness again (as I finally have some extra time) since I recently learned that there were three new books to read! So, so excited to buy them and continue the adventures in the world I adored as a kid. However, there's been…

Noora writes… Dear Michelle Paver, I am a 19-year-old reader and fan from Finland. It might be quite late to express my adoration for your novels, considering the fact that your latest ones have been published over a year ago, but I would still like to try. I first stumbled upon your beautiful writing style…

Kiara writes… Hello Michelle, I'm not sure if you're ever going to read this, but I can faintly remember that some 15 years ago when I was 10 years old, I had just finished the last book of the Chronicles of the Ancient Darkness for the first time. I could barely speak English at the…

Ethan writes… Dear Great Aunt Michelle, I have almost finished Wolf brother and I can't wait to see what happens to Torak. your book has helped expand my imagination. But I have one question. . . is there no end to your amazing imagination ? lots of love from Ethan. Michelle Replies… Dear Ethan, congratulations…

Sam writes… Hi Michelle, I have just finished Wolfbane and I’ve really enjoyed The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. My question is if Torak and Renn ever break up. If so, is it because of Torak twisting Renn’s wrist to get the black root from her medicine pouch? Thanks, Sam Michelle Replies… Dear Sam, I’m…

Noemi writes… Hi Michelle, When I was younger I have started to read the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness in Hungarian. I really liked it, my sister and my mother did so, but as it turned out, we only have the first two books translated. I didn't speak any English at the time, so I had…

Yuzu writes… Dear Michelle. I am Japanese. I love your novels! I use a translation app because my English is not good enough. I first read your novels 12 years ago. For me, the world in which Torak, Ren and Wolf live is very far away, and yet very familiar. The world you write about…

Hazel writes… You and your Ancient Chronicles of Darkness series is the reason I fell in love with reading and writing. They are also the reason my English improved so quickly. I was ten when I found your books, a few years after my family and I moved to the States from S. Korea, and…

Kit writes… Hello Miss Paver, I've been a fan of your Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series for 16/17 years and am recently revisiting them. Wolf Brother is the first and only book I remember reading where I was immediately sucked in by the first sentence, and Spirit Walker is the only book in recent years…