Gods and Warriors by Michelle Paver 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Outsiders
The Burning Shadow
The Eye of the Falcon
The Crocodile Tomb
Warrior Bronze

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
Step into the sun-scorched world of the Bronze Age with the Gods and Warriors collection, five thrilling paperback adventures from bestselling author Michelle Paver. Following the outcast boy Hylas and the runaway priestess's daughter Pirra, the series blends prophecy, peril, and myth as its heroes race across islands, deserts, and hidden tombs to keep a legendary dagger from falling into the wrong hands. Written for readers ages 8-12, the set delivers fast-paced storytelling, rich historical detail, and a hero's journey that rewards courage, offering a complete, immersive Bronze Age saga from start to finish.

About the Books
The Gods and Warriors series follows Hylas, a boy dismissed as an Outsider, whose life changes forever after a shipwreck pulls him into a world where gods, prophecy, and ancient power collide. Alongside Pirra, a headstrong priestess's daughter fleeing her own fate, Hylas is drawn into a quest to keep the fabled dagger of Koronos from a ruthless clan known as the Crows. Across the five books, the pair are joined by an orphaned lion cub named Havoc and a fierce falcon called Echo, both of whom become as central to the story as any human character. The journey carries readers from shipwrecked shores to the brutal copper mines of Thalakrea, from the plague-stricken island of Keftiu to the tomb-lined deserts of Egypt, and finally back home for a last, decisive confrontation. Michelle Paver, known for her meticulous research into ancient history and natural landscapes, grounds every adventure in vivid sensory detail, from salt spray on a ship's deck to the cold stone of a buried tomb. Themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and growing up under pressure run through each installment, as Hylas transforms from a frightened outcast into a resourceful, battle-tested young leader. Fans of survival stories, mythology, and Bronze Age history will find plenty to love, while the escalating stakes and cliffhanger endings keep the pages turning from the first book to the last.

Key Benefits

• Complete 5-book paperback set for continuous, cover-to-cover reading
• Written by bestselling author Michelle Paver, known for vivid historical world-building
• Follows one continuous story arc across Bronze Age Greece, Crete, and Egypt
• Great for independent readers ages 8-12 or classroom read-alouds
• Blends mythology, adventure, and history for reluctant and eager readers alike
• Makes a thoughtful birthday or back-to-school gift for young adventure fans

Book-by-Book Guide
The Outsiders — Shipwrecked and hunted, Hylas joins forces with runaway Pirra as a Bronze Age prophecy pulls them into danger.
The Burning Shadow — Captured and sent to the copper mines of Thalakrea, Hylas must escape while Pirra races to find him.
The Eye of the Falcon — On plague-stricken Keftiu, Hylas and his friends face brutal loss and hard sacrifices.
The Crocodile Tomb — The hunt for the dagger of Koronos leads Hylas and Pirra into the tombs of ancient Egypt.
Warrior Bronze — The saga reaches its dramatic conclusion as Hylas and Pirra return home for a final reckoning with the Crows.

About the Author
Michelle Paver is a British novelist born in Malawi and raised in Wimbledon, England. Before becoming a full-time author, she trained as a biochemist and worked as a lawyer. She is best known for the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, a Stone Age adventure sequence that has sold millions of copies worldwide, as well as the Gods and Warriors series, set in the Bronze Age Mediterranean. Paver is celebrated for combining rigorous historical research with fast-paced, emotionally resonant storytelling, drawing young readers into meticulously imagined ancient worlds.

Why You'll Love This Set
A complete Bronze Age saga in one paperback bundle, perfect for summer reading, a classroom library, or a birthday gift that keeps young readers turning pages. Fans of mythology, adventure, and survival stories will be swept up in Hylas and Pirra's journey from the very first chapter to the last.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.