About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is standing on the threshold of new responsibilities and feels both the thrill and the anxiety of growing up. It is an ideal choice for the middle-grade reader who is beginning to question their place in the world and seeking to prove their competence to themselves and others. Set 15,000 years ago, the story follows Dar, a Cro-Magnon boy who must navigate the physical and social transition into manhood. Beyond the historical setting, the narrative focuses on the internal drive to innovate and the courage required to venture into the unknown. It offers a grounded, secular exploration of identity and personal growth, making it a perfect mirror for children facing their own modern milestones of independence.
