Michelle’s Mailbag – Michelle Paver

Michelle's Mailbag

Here are Michelle’s most recent answers to the questions and messages readers have submitted.

chronicles of ancient darkness series: the books of my childhood

faye writes... Hi Michelle! I grew up reading your books from the age of eight to now eighteen and the wolf brother series is hands down one of the best i have ever read. I've always loved the idea of toraks world being adapted to a TV show, and I know there was a cancellation a couple years ago, but do you ever think an adaptation would be possible in the future? These books were...

Revisiting Gruhuken

Valda writes... I love this book and always enjoy recommending it to other people, so as it’s hot and steamy in Suffolk, what could be better than (re) visiting Gruhuken with Jack and spending some time in the Arctic. Michelle Replies... Dear Valda, it must indeed be hot in Suffolk - it's getting pretty tropical where I am in south London - so what a great idea to tunnel down into some Arctic chill with...

Loving the Wolf Brothers series

Briar writes... I love the Wolf brother series. It changed my life. I’m currently on oathbreaker. It is my favorite series yet. Michelle Replies... Hello, Briar. It's brilliant that you're enjoying the books so much, and thanks a lot for letting me know! I hope you enjoy Oathbreaker as much as the previous stories, and that you also enjoy the ones after that: Ghost Hunter, Viper's Daughter, Skintaker and Wolfbane. May the guardian run with you! With very...

Superb: An early review of RAINFOREST from a reviewer who’s read the proof

Ryan writes... Dear Michelle, I hope this message finds you well and you are finding ways to stay cool during this heatwave we’re currently having! I wanted to message to congratulate you on what a triumph RAINFOREST is. I was lucky enough to get a digital proof on NetGalley and of course I had to read it straight away without a moments notice and by GOD it was incredible. I loved every second. It came...

Wakenhyrst

Lau writes... I want to thank you for writing this novel. English is not my first language, nor am I from the UK, so it has been a truly enriching journey. It has been years since I’ve read with a dictionary in hand, and it has made me feel very rewarded. Furthermore, it has helped me connect with my dear aunt, who is also a big lover of gothic novels. Thank you from the bottom...

about you

Jan writes... Hi my name is janice i am in primary school i am doing a school report about you I have a few questions 1.what is ur fav color 2.what challenges did u have to over come 3.what do you wish for to do in the future ty this will help alot i couldn't find anything about these questions Michelle Replies... Hi, Janice. As you're written in text-speak, my answers are just as short:...

Dark Matter and Thin Air – I want more books!

Pamela writes... Hi, I’ve recently read both Dark Matter and Thin Air and I am devastated you don’t have any more books along these lines. I genuinely don’t want to read anything else. I absolutely loved everything about them: you’re writing style, the plot, the story telling, the atmosphere, the characters and all of the spooky parts were amazing. I’m begging you to write more books like these. They’re beautiful. I bought both on my...

Clan guardians

Jasmyn writes... Hi my names jasmyn and I have loved reading the chronicles of ancient darkness. I would like to ask you about clan guardians. Can your clan guardian be an animal that you are deeply connected too? Thanks, Jasmyn Michelle Replies... Hello again, Jasmyn, and thanks for this. You're quite right, your clan guardian can indeed be an animal to whom you feel deeply connected. In my previous answer about clans, I explained what...

Can you have clans today? Can your clan be a bird or animal you feel connected to?

Jasmyn writes... Can you have a clan today. Is a clan a bird or animal you are deeply connected too?Can that be your clan and guardian? Michelle Replies... What a fascinating question, Jasmyn, I don't think I've been asked that in quite the same way before. First, let's look at what we mean by a clan. In Torak's world, you're generally born into a certain clan: for instance, Fin-Kedinn was born to the Raven Clan. ...

Chronicles of Ancient Darkness and growing up: how did you tackle the last three books?

Isabelle writes... Hello, Michelle! Hope you’re doing well! I fell in love with the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness books as a pre-teen and has since re-read them in about every stage of my life and each re-read gives new perspectives on the books as my own life experiences grow. For example, while as a kid, I despised Hord, as an adult, I can also feel empathy for him. Sure, he is vain, prideful and a...

Wolf Brother in Russian?

Valeria writes… Hello! I love your books, especially the Wolf Brother series. I wrote to you in 2022 asking if the new books from this series would be translated into Russian. I understand the situation in the world, but I still want to ask this question again. Will the new books from the “Wolf Brother”…