Season of the Mammoth
Season of the Mammoth by Antony Wootten is a children’s book published by Eskdale Publishing in 2016. This edition spans 102 pages and is written in English. The story revolves around a tribal conflict where divisions arise over whether to aid the wanderers who come to hunt mammoths or to prepare for war against them. Geb and Tannash, the children of the tribal leader, along with their unusual friend Scrim, find themselves at the center of this turmoil as they navigate the complexities of loyalty and compassion.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores themes of conflict and cooperation within a historical fiction setting. The book presents a rich and detailed storyline that encourages discussion among young readers, making it suitable for classroom settings or guided reading. With its concise length, Season of the Mammoth offers an engaging experience for strong Key Stage 2 readers, providing an opportunity to delve into action and adventure while contemplating moral dilemmas.
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Trouble is brewing in the tribe. The people are divided. Some want to go to war against the wanderers who travel to their valley every year to hunt mammoths, but others see that the wanderers are dying out and need help. Geb and Tannash, the son and daughter of the tribal leader, along with their strange friend, Scrim, are caught in the middle as the tribe splits apart and turns on itself. Can they – should they – help defend the wanderers? *The BigShorts books are short, stand-alone novels for strong Key Stage 2 readers. Each novel is around 100 pages long. The content is rich and detailed, tackling discussion-worthy themes. Being shorter than most novels, BigShorts books are a great length for teachers to read to their class, or for use as guided-reading texts.
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