Praise for the Gods and Warriors series
The Outsiders
‘… the reader is instantly plunged into danger and excitement … A deft, suspenseful story …’ The Times
‘Paver’s immaculate research, control of pace, intricate plotting and fully formed characters build an excellent adventure … A guaranteed bestseller’ Daily Mail
‘My ten-year-old was totally gripped. The book of the autumn’ Angels and Urchins
‘The reader’s attention is caught from the first line … the book has a spellbinding storyline’ Oscar, aged 13, Daily Telegraph
‘To spend an hour with Michelle Paver is to lose yourself in another place and time … Appealing to both girls and boys, Gods and Warriors looks set to become another children’s classic’ *****
Books for Keeps
‘This is an exceptional read for eight to ten-year-olds’ Telegraph Weekend
‘Boys and girls will be transported by this Bronze Age adventure’ ‘The 50 Best Books for Christmas’ Independent
‘Electrifying’ Independent on Sunday
‘An epic new five-part series that will delight readers who love historical adventures … Gods and Warriors will have broad appeal for both girls and boys aged 9+’ School Librarian
‘… an engrossing read, bound to enthral her fans’ Financial Times
The Burning Shadow
‘A yarn of old-fashioned splendour that will enthral the whole family’ Saga
‘The author is totally surefooted in creating a pulse-racing narrative’ School Library Association
‘… a gloriously absorbing story of courage and mystery’ The Times
‘The inventive and gripping second book in the Gods and Warriors series suggests Paver is creating a contemporary children’s fantasy classic’ Lady
‘… exciting, interesting and, well, just super. The characters move forwards and the animal character is wonderful. And of course, it’s beautifully researched’ Bookbag
‘Hats off to another rollicking adventure story with some sound educational side-effects to boot’ Independent
‘You get a satisfying adventure, characters to root for, animals to fall in love with, and a vivid picture of a world long gone. Honestly, what more could you want?’ Bookbag
‘Michelle Paver has a real gift for writing about animals and she writes brilliantly about Havoc the lion cub’ Parents in Touch
The Crocodile Tomb
‘It’s always tricky to join a series midway through, but in the case of Michelle Paver’s The Crocodile Tomb, you can simply pitch in. This one is set in Egypt … and it’s as good an imaginative take on that world as you’ll get. Paver has an extraordinary capacity to people the gaps in ancient history with credible characters – her Wolf Brother series was an astonishing feat …’ Spectator
‘A thoroughly enjoyable adventure … Egypt comes to life in Paver’s hands with rich description and colourful characters … A compelling read’ School Librarian
‘A fast-paced action adventure’
The Historical Novel Society