Dar and the Spear-Thrower
Marjorie Cowley
(Author)
Description
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. "A fast-paced, truly interesting coming-of-age novel based on a little-known but fascinating period of history." -- Booklist
Product Details
Price
$7.99
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
October 18, 1996
Pages
118
Dimensions
5.4 X 8.2 X 0.4 inches | 0.3 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780395797259
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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.
Reviews
"A fast-paced, truly interesting coming-of-age novel based on a little-known but fascinating period of history." Booklist, ALA --
