Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver Six thousand years ago in Northern Europe, a teenager named Torak wakes up with his shoulder throbbing in pain. His father lies next to him bleeding from an open wound. The two were attacked by a huge bear demon, destined to return at any moment. As he bleeds to death, Torak's father can only say a few more words. He says that the bear demon will get stronger and stronger with every kill he makes, and also tells Torak that he must go to World Spirit Mountain to defeat the bear. With his final breaths he reveals that a guide will find Torak and lead him to the mountain. There's much more Torak wants to know, but it's too late. He hears the bear rushing into the forest and sets off in the opposite direction. After running for miles, Torak comes across a small wolf den that had been destroyed by a flash flood. The only wolf to survive the flood is a small wolf cub. The cub lets out a small howl and soon memories of the past begin to flow through Torak. Torak's mother died at an early age, and his father placed him in a wolf's den for three months. The wolves took him in and raised him as one of their own. While in the den Torak formed a strong bond with the wolves and learned to communicate with them. Back at the den the cub begins to howl and Torak joins him. The two become great friends and treat each other like brothers. The wolf calls Torak Tall Tailness and Torak calls the cub Wolf. The brothers track, hunt, and play together for many moons. Torak realizes that Wolf is his guide and together they begin to head north towards World Spirit Mountain. Part 2: Chapters 7-13: On their quest towards... middle of the paper... ...and quickly surpasses them. One of the most adorable messages in the novel is the friendship between Torak and Wolf. When they first meet, Wolf seems to annoy Torak because he wants to play all the time. Eventually Torak gives in to Wolf's insistence and the two form an unbreakable bond. The brother-like pair communicates so quickly that they can hunt and track together with extraordinary ease. Without the friendship of Wolf and Torak the bear demon probably would not have been defeated. Overall, this friendship helps spread the message of perseverance in the novel because Torak and Wolf do not have to face the bear and other challenges alone. Wolf Brother is a must-read book because of its heartwarming friendships and thrilling action scenes. The entertaining characters and gripping plot keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout the book.