Children of the Dawnland

Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear

Starscape

Download Image Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear Children of the Dawnland
Buy it now

Available Formats

BookeBook

Twig is a talented Dreamer. Sometimes she has spirit dreams—dreams that come true. But her mother has always discouraged Twig from exploring her powers for fear that they would turn her strange, like the reclusive witch-woman Cobia.

When Twig begins to have nightmares about a green light exploding from the sky and causing widespread destruction, she must find the courage to defy her mother and learn to become a Spirit 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 persuade their people to leave the land of their ancestors and journey to the mysterious Duskland, far from only home they’ve ever known. Can Twig convince the Elders that she is a true Spirit Dreamer—before it’s too late?

Connect with the Author

Macmillan Newsletter

Sign up to receive information about new books, author events, and special offers.

Sign up now

Book Excerpts

Read an Excerpt

Children of the Dawnland
CHAPTER 1A DEEP, AGONIZING GROAN trembled the air, and Old Mother tern tipped her wings to dive closer to the Ice Giants. Below her, glaciers stretched for as far as she could see. In places, the ice had broken and cracked, forming great dark canyons where she could see no bottom. In other places, massive blocks of blue ice resembling jagged mountain ranges thrust up so high they raked the bellies of the Cloud People.Another groan erupted, followed by softer whimpers, and she tilted her white wings and headed south.

Read the full excerpt

Related

Back

Reviews

Praise for Children of the Dawnland

“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”

Reviews from Goodreads

Back

About the Author

Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear

Kathleen O'Neal Gear is a former state historian and archaeologist for Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska for the U.S. Department of the Interior. She has twice received the federal government's Special Achievement Award for ""outstanding management"" of our nation's cultural heritage. W. Michael Gear holds a master's degree in archaeology and has worked as a professional archaeologist since 1978. He is principal investigator for Wind River Archaeological Consultants.  Together they have written the North America’s Forgotten Past series (People of the Longhouse, The Dawn Country, People of the Mist, People of the Wolf, among others); and the Anasazi Mysteries series. The Gears live in Thermopolis, WY.

Kathleen O'Neal Gear
W. Michael Gear

Jeff Corney
Jeff Corney
W. Michael Gear

Related Links

Back

Buy the Book

Available Formats and Book Details

Children of the Dawnland
Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear

Mass Market Paperbound

Mass Market Paperbound
Tom Doherty Associates
Starscape
May 2010
Mass Market Paperbound
ISBN: 9780765359865
ISBN10: 0765359863
Middle-Grade Fiction
5 3/16 x 7 5/8 inches, 336 pages
Age Range: 9 to 12
Grade Range: 4 to 7
$5.99
Buy

Hardcover

Learn more about this edition
Hardcover
Tom Doherty Associates
Starscape
July 2009
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780765320193
ISBN10: 0765320193
Middle-Grade Fiction
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, 336 pages
Age Range: 9 to 12
Grade Range: 4 to 7 Information for Librarians

Information for Librarians


AR Quiz Number: 134965
AR Book Level: 4.8
AR Points: 10

$17.99
Buy

e-Book Agency

Learn more about this edition
e-Book Agency
Tom Doherty Associates
Starscape
May 2010
e-Book Agency
ISBN: 9781466815636
ISBN10: 1466815639
Middle-Grade Fiction336 pages
Age Range: 9 to 12
Grade Range: 4 to 7
$5.99
Back

From The Publisher

Starscape

Latest on Facebook

Latest on Twitter

Back

{ About }

{ Services }

{ Store }

{ Publishers }

Education

Children's

© 2011 Macmillan