Children of the Dawnland - Hardcover

"A fast paced adventure set at the end of the Ice Age. The authors skillfully build a world and its culture while spinning an exciting tale.... This character driven fantasy will appeal to fans of epic series such as Erin Hunter's Warriors and Brian Jacques' Redwall.--"Booklist" "Those looking for an exciting fantasy novel will be pleased by the unusual setting, the well-paced action, and the individual lens on the cultural change at a massive scale. A little bit of Paleolithic speculation wrapped around a spiritual coming of age."--"Kirkus Reviews" A Fall 2009 Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"

Twelve-year-old Twig is a talented Dreamer, although her mother has discouraged her from exploring her powers. When Twig begins to have recurring nightmares about a green light exploding from the sky and causing havoc for her people, she must find the courage to defy her mother and learn to be a Dreamer. Helping Twig on her quest are her best friend, Greyhawk, and Screech Owl, a shaman who has been banished from the village. Together, they must convince their people of the danger from the sky as well as the environmental changes that will devastate their world and force them on a great westward migration to the mysterious Duskland, far from the only home they've ever known. Set 13,000 years ago in what is now the North Eastern United States and Ontario, Canada, "Children of the Dawnland" is an unforgettable adventure about a visionary girl by internationally bestselling authors and archaeologists Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear. In writing and researching this book, the Gears visited the archaeological sites in New York, Ontario, Ohio, and Pennsylvania that play a role in the story. By allowing us to see through the eyes of prehistoric cultures, the Gears hope we can learn from them at a time of similar environmental change.