Content levels
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Themes
Synopsis
A Cro-Magnon tribe is forced to confront its collective fear of the Neanderthal people they call ogres, when a young girl of the tribe, Shiva, befriends an ogre boy, and when Hiram, a young hunter from the tribe, is captured by ogres.
Is Shiva appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This prehistoric fantasy explores themes of prejudice and fear as a Cro-Magnon girl befriends a Neanderthal boy despite tribal taboos. Mild peril includes capture by the 'ogre' tribe, but the focus is on overcoming cultural fear and building understanding.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and racism.
Who'll love this
Middle grade readers will enjoy an exciting prehistoric adventure about two kids from different tribes who become friends despite what everyone else thinks.