The Kin

Peter Dickinson's 'The Kin' transports readers 200,000 years into the past, chronicling the epic survival story of a group of young Moonhawks. Separated from their tribe by violent strangers, these children face immense challenges, including a parched desert, an active volcano, a canyon flood, and man-eating lions, all while encountering other unfamiliar groups of early humans. Told from four distinct points-of-view, the novel not only delivers thrilling adventure but also thoughtfully explores the origins of language, the development of essential skills, and the fundamental organization of early human society. It's a profound and immersive read that humanizes our ancestors and celebrates the ingenuity and resilience of the human spirit.

208 pages (large print) ; 22 cm