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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction
Kathleen Fidler's classic story is set in the ancient Stone Age
village of Skara Brae on Orkney. This is a fascinating and vividly
portrayed story of life nearly 3,000 years ago. Kali and Brockan
are in trouble. They have been using their stone axes to chip
limpets off the rocks, but they've gone too far out and find
themselves trapped by the tides. Then, an unexpected rescuer
appears, a strange boy in a strange boat, carrying a strangely
sharp axe of a type they have never seen before. Conflict arises as
the village of Skara must decide what to do with the new ideas and
practices that the boy brings. As a deadly storm threatens, the
very survival of the village is in doubt. Step back into the Stone
Age and learn about the daily life and rituals of the ancient
village of Skara Brae in this compelling, fictional account of the
famous Orkney settlement. Vivid descriptions and accurate
historical details bring the village to life and make this an ideal
choice for those studying the Stone Age curriculum.
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