The Clan of the Cave Bear
by Jean M. Auel
Series: Earth’s Children, Book #1
Genres: Historical Fiction; Adventure/Drama
ISBN: 0-517-54202-1
Condition: Fair
LTF Stock #: 000600
In Ice Age Europe, young Cro-Magnon Ayla loses her family and is adopted by a Neanderthal Clan that regards her as “the Other.” As she grows, Ayla’s intelligence, unconventional strength and curiosity set her apart, creating tensions with the Clan’s traditions, gender roles and spiritual beliefs. Her survival depends on navigating a world built on ancient rituals, survival instincts and conflicting identities.
Her adoption brings new challenges: linguistic isolation, cultural alienation and the threat of Broud, a Clan member who resents her potential. When Ayla begins mastering herbal medicine and hunting—roles forbidden to women—her path diverges. Jean M. Auel’s immersive storytelling reveals Stone Age landscapes, spiritual totemism, and the inner life of a girl caught between worlds. Ultimately, Ayla makes a courageous decision to forge her own destiny beyond the Clan. (Crown, 1980; 468 pp)
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