The Land of Painted Caves (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780517580516)

The highly anticipated sixth book of Jean Auel's Earth's Children(R) series, The Land of Painted Caves, is the culmination fans have been waiting for. Continuing the story of Ayla and Jondalar, Auel combines her brilliant narrative skills and appealing characters with a remarkable re-creation of the way life was lived more than 25,000 years ago. The Land of Painted Caves is an exquisite achievement by one of the world's most beloved authors.

Author: Jean M. Auel
ISBN-10: 0517580519
ISBN-13: 9780517580516
Publisher: Bantam
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2011
Pages: 768
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.27lbs
Size: 9.51h x 6.32w x 2.23d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 52
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 144247 / Land of Painted Caves


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/2011 pg. 57
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2011 pg. 258
Romantic Times 04/01/2011 pg. 42 - Excellent
People Weekly 04/11/2011 pg. 58
Entertainment Weekly 04/22/2011 pg. 103
Publishers Weekly 01/24/2011
Library Journal 02/01/2011 pg. 50
BookPage 04/01/2011

About the Author

Jean M. Auel is an international phenomenon. Her Earth's Children(R) series has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide and includes The Clan of the Cave Bear, The Valley of Horses, The Mammoth Hunters, The Plains of Passage, The Shelters of Stone, and The Land of Painted Caves. Her extensive research has earned her the respect of archaeologists and anthropologists around the world. She has honorary degrees from four universities and was honored by the French government's Ministry of Culture with the medal of an Officer in the Order of Arts and Letters. She lives with her husband, Ray, in Oregon.