Maroo of the Winter Caves

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Summary: Could Cro-Magnons really could talk as well as they do here?
Review: I read this book two years ago and I liked it, but I thought I'd forget it soon. However, some of the simple but pure phrases and scenes have stayed with me since then. I don't know why, but I remember Maroo's making tea, her grandmother about to sacrifice herself for the community good, her trek over the cold mountains with the dog and her special fire. The more I think about this book, the more I remember how much I enjoyed it. Because it's not long and has simple language, you may think it's a quick read, but it's actually well-researched, interesting and stays with you.

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Summary: Maroo of the Winter Caves
Review: The book Maroo of the Winter Caves is a very interesting book. It is about a young girl who must save her family before they all die. It all started when a Maroo and her family must migrate to another area because they needed more food since winter is about to begin. While they go they go through many adventures such as, when Maroo and her younger brother Otak find a puppy. Then they asked their Old Mother if they are allowed to keep it so that it can help them on their hunting, and she said yes. Along the way Tikek (their mother) was pregnant so that slowed them down and also Areg (their father) was killed on a hunting journey. They found out that he died by falling off a cliff. Then Old Mother said that there wasn't enough time for them to get to the area where they migrated to, and they didn't have enough time before the blizzards would hit so she thought that they should build a snow house to keep them safe. Since, they didn't have enough food to last them throughout the whole winter, she thought that Maroo and Otak should go alone to find help, but Tikek didn't like the idea but had to go along with it. One day while they were going, Maroo couldn't find Otak so she thought of her Old Mother's words, which said that if one of them died or got lost the other one, must leave them and find help. First, she left her younger brother to find help; second, she and the others rescued the others in the snow house; and third her brother returned. They found out that his ankle was broken, but since the dog was with him they survived until his ankle got better.
I liked this book Maroo of the Winter Caves because it told things about the early people of life. In a way, they were like cave people to me. It tells about their environment: where they lived, what they ate, and what they did in life. Maroo of the Winter Caves kept me to keep reading the book. But in the beginning the book was kind of boring. Then later on, when it told about their life situation it kept me to keep reading the book. Reading this book made me feel that living in a world full of technology is great! After reading it, it made me feel thankful of my dad (since he isn't dead like Areg).
"Later, they heard what had happened: how Otak, lost in the blizzard, had fallen and sprained his ankle. Unable to walk, he had sheltered a small cave with only the dog to keep him warm, shouting occasionally for help and hoping that Maroo would find him." This part of the book made me feel sorry for this kid. "Rivo! Rivo!" sobbed Maroo, patting the rough fur. "Where is Otak? And then she saw him." This part of the story was my favorite. It was my favorite because after reading it, it taught me to never lose hope. Even in a situation of life or death.
My favorite part of the book was when Otak and Rivo (their dog) returned to them. It told me that people should never lose hope in anything. Another favorite part of mine in the book was when they went in search of help. This is another favorite of mine because it tells the reader that these kids are really brave. They are very young, and they are going on this journey to help save their Old Mother, Tikek, and their newborn baby. I think that people should read this book because it is very interesting. You should also read it because you will experience an exciting book called Maroo of the Winter Caves!

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Summary: Could Cro-Magnons really could talk as well as they do here?
Review: This book is a pretty good book. I would recommend this book to History Lovers. I liked it and I don't even like history. So, it must be way better for them!

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Summary: Life in Stone Age France
Review: This book is similar to Malu's Wolf, another good book about life in Stone Age France. I suspect that France is a popular setting for books about Cro-Magnons because of the beautiful and famous cave paintings. In this story, a wild dog is adopted by a band of hunter-gatherers. It contains fairly good descriptions of daily life and the struggles and challenges of survival. Oddly, and unlike Malu's Wolf, this story barely mentions the cave paintings.