Ayla, the heroine first introduced in THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR, is loved by millions of readers, with the result that the Earth Children series has become a national literary phenomenon. In THE PLAINS OF PASSAGE Ayla's story continues. Ayla and Jondalar set out on horseback over the grasslands of Ice-Age Europe. They traverse a vast continent, difficult and treacherous, but pristine and breathtakingly beautiful, full of enchantment. Their trek is a search for something that calls them, that special place that can be their home.
High adventure, heroic deeds, and terrible monsters abound in 27 ready-to-color illustrations that depict the challenges facing the legendary Greek hero. Ulysses and his men encounter the dreaded Cyclops, a tribe of giant cannibals, and the treacherous Sirens. Includes a brief narrative.
First published in 1987, this is the second book in the author's "Niccolo" series. The novel marks the coming of age of the hero, and his development in the treacherous world of medieval Europe's trade with the East.
The Famous Five - Book 13: Five Go To Mystery Moor
Mystery Moor is aptly named, as the Five discover! There's something dangerous out there, but gang need help to find out what it is. The travellers camped on the moor are unfriendly, so the Famous Five have no other choice but to risk the treacherous mists and follow the trail.
Added by: marchus001 | Karma: 190.32 | Fiction literature | 30 August 2010
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The Identity Check - by Ken Merrell
When a crazy, seemingly harmless old woman pilfers private information, she sets in motion a chaotic, far-reaching chain of events. Before long, a treacherous game of identity theft unfolds that could change the country’s laws forever.
