Dar and the Spear-Thrower

Zusatztext "A fast-paced, truly interesting coming-of-age novel based on a little-known but fascinating period of history." Booklist, ALA Informationen zum Autor Marjorie Cowley has taught prehistoric archaeology to students of all ages, but now devotes her time to writing for young people. For Clarion, she has written Dar and the Spear-Thrower, about a boy living during the Ice Age. Ms. Cowley lives in Los Angeles, California. Klappentext A young boy living 15,000 years ago in southeastern France is initiated into manhood by his clan and sets off on a journey to trade his valuable fire rocks for an ivory spear thrower. Zusammenfassung A young boy living 15,000 years ago in southeastern France is initiated into manhood by his clan and sets off on a journey to trade his valuable fire rocks for an ivory spear thrower.

Product details

• Authors: Marjorie Cowley
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.10.1996
• EAN: 9780395797259
• ISBN: 978-0-395-79725-9
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 7 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION: General, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / Ancient Civilizations