Wolf Brother: Chapters 24–32

by Michelle Paver
Twelve-year-old Torak and his wolf cub companion must defeat the demon-bear of the Forest to fulfill an oath to his father and to save his present world. Torak and Wolf face many dangers but also make friends that help them along the way.

Here are links to our lists for the book: Chapters 1–4, Chapters 5–9, Chapters 10–17, Chapters 18–23, Chapters 24–32
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  1. tine
    a prong on a fork, pitchfork, or antler
    If he could tie one to each wrist and grip the tines, he might be able to use the roots as ice picks to claw his way out.
  2. foothold
    a place that provides support for standing or climbing
    With his left foot, he felt for the first foothold, just a little higher than the ledge. He found it and stepped onto it.
  3. disembodied
    not having a material form
    If one of the living strays too close, the disembodied souls may try to possess it, or follow it home.
  4. weal
    a raised mark on the skin
    Renn put a trembling hand to her lip. It was bleeding. A red weal was coming up on her cheek.
  5. poultice
    a medical dressing spread on a cloth and applied to the skin
    ‘Come, Renn.’ Oslak leaned down and offered his hand. ‘We’ll soon have a poultice on that. Camp’s not far.’
  6. vengeance
    harming someone in retaliation for something they have done
    ‘This is greater than vengeance!’ sneered Hord.
  7. savior
    a person who rescues you from harm or danger
    He spoke to Fin-Kedinn. ‘I don’t care about being “the savior of my people”. What people? I’ve never even met my own clan.’
  8. wizened
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
    Suddenly, Torak noticed a man watching him from the shadows. He had short brown hair and dark, wizened features.
  9. bristle
    react in an offended or angry manner
    Saeunn bristled, but Fin-Kedinn quelled her with a glance. ‘Yes,’ he said. ‘I knew him. There was a time when he was my best friend.’
  10. distract
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried
    ‘Saeunn,’ said Fin-Kedinn, ‘doesn’t think you should be told any more. She thinks it would distract you tomorrow.’
  11. particular
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    Each had his own particular skill. One was subtle as a snake, always delving into the lore of herbs and potions.
  12. contemptuously
    without respect; in a disdainful manner
    His mouth twisted contemptuously. ‘Soon they drifted into evil, warped by their hunger for power.’
  13. haggard
    showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
    He looked haggard, but seemed to have accepted that he wasn’t the one who would be seeking the Mountain.
  14. buffet
    strike against forcefully
    Wolf took up the howl, and their piercing cries buffeted the ravine - back and forth, back and forth through the Mountains.
  15. unearthly
    suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
    An unearthly roar shook the ravine. In horror, Torak watched the bear rise above the edge of the trail.
Created on Mon Jan 05 20:14:00 EST 2026 (updated Mon Mar 02 13:53:43 EST 2026)

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