Dar and the Spear-Thrower
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.
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About the Author:
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.
From Booklist:
Gr. 5-7. Coming into manhood during the Cro-Magnon age is the essence of this middle-grade novel. Set within the framework of carefully researched information about early humans, the common concerns of all young men--their attempts to wean themselves from their mothers' (or grandmothers') nurturing and their defiant need to prove themselves to their friends and father figures--are paramount. Smaller than the only other boy his age and, frankly, frightened of his pending adult responsibilities of hunting and protecting his clan, Dar leaves his family in search of the stranger who offered him a spear-thrower (bow and arrow) in exchange for his sun stones. He has decided that the trade will benefit him and his people even though he must sacrifice the fire starter, the only link he has to his deceased grandfather. Cowley has created a fast-paced, truly interesting coming-of-age novel for younger readers based on a little-known but fascinating period of history. The only drawback? The book jacket. Readers will assume the story is about a girl. Far from it! Make sure this doesn't become a barrier to access. Frances Bradburn
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- PublisherBt Bound
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0613018141
- ISBN 13 9780613018142
- BindingLibrary Binding
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