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Synopsis
A saga of life thirty thousand years ago during the Ice Age depicts the lives of the shaman Thorn, an outsider named Elga, and Loon, the next shaman, who is struggling to find his own path in a treacherous and uncertain world.
Is Shaman appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Set during the Ice Age, this literary fantasy depicts prehistoric life with hunting violence, survival challenges, and shamanic rituals appropriate for mature teens and adults interested in anthropological fiction.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and survival.
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Who'll love this
Teens fascinated by prehistoric life and coming-of-age journeys will appreciate this immersive look at Ice Age survival and spiritual traditions.