Michelle Paver: Ancient Magic for a Modern, Greener World

This article examines the work of Michelle Paver, a relative newcomer in the world of children’s literature. The discussion specifically considers Paver’s Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series in relation to recent developments in green fiction for children, and in particular, identifies the series as part of a trend that asks readers not simply to be more aware of the natural world and its plight, but to go further and re-examine the nature of the relationship between humankind and the natural world.