: Young Adult Fictionhttp://www.scholastic.co.nz/ 2008. ISBN 9781869438302 (pbk)
Set in the period known as pre-history, this series from New Zealand writer Vincent Ford takes us on a journey of discovery. Beautifully written and well researched, the characters leap from the page in a fast moving, exciting narrative, sure to captivate any reader.
In Scorched Bone we meet Souk and her brother Trei living with their clan, the People of the Canyons. A mysterious visitor arrives telling stories of the people to the North, the Manhunters, who have extraordinary powers, able to hunt bison and mammoth. Souk and Trei along with their friend Crien decide to leave the starvation and perils of life within their clan and head north.
In this story of survival, an epic journey comes alive with description so vivid the reader is immersed in the daily lives of our early ancestors.
A fabulous read, guaranteed to start discussions, invite comment and enthral all who read it.
Look out for books
Bk2 Set in Stone
Bk 3 Tribal Ash
Reviewed by Tracy
1 comments:
I think that this book is quite good in capturing the reader at the start, however, the story is sometimes too detailed in explanation, but it ends with excitement which is really good.
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