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Dar and the Spear-Thrower

by Marjorie Cowley

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Publisher Comments:

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.

Review:

'\"A fast-paced, truly interesting coming-of-age novel based on a little-known but fascinating period of history.\"'
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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.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395797259
Author:
Poole, Colin
Author:
Poole, Colin
Publisher:
Clarion Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Adventure and adventurers
Subject:
Man, prehistoric
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Prehistoric peoples
Subject:
Coming of age
Copyright:
1996
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
October 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
118
Dimensions:
8.14x5.42x.39 in. .37 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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