Description: "Reindeer Moon" by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is a historical novel set in the Paleolithic era, around 20,000 years ago, in what is now Siberia. The story follows Yanan, a young woman from a nomadic hunter-gatherer tribe, who navigates the harsh realities of survival in an unforgiving landscape. The narrative delves into her struggles with the elements, the scarcity of food, and the constant threat from wild animals. Through her journey, Yanan learns about the customs, spirituality, and daily life of her people. Her connection to nature and the spiritual world is a central theme, as she frequently communes with the spirits of animals, particularly reindeer, which play a vital role in her tribe's existence. The novel also explores Yanan's personal growth and relationships within her tribe. She faces complex social dynamics, including competition for resources and status, as well as the intricate bonds of family and community. As she matures, Yanan experiences love, loss, and the challenges of leadership. Thomas's detailed and evocative prose brings the ancient world to life, immersing the reader in a time when humanity's survival depended on profound connections to the natural world and each other. Through
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Book Title: Reindeer Moon
Signed: No
Book Series: Elizabeth Marshall Thomas Prehistorical Novels
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Fiction
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: Yes
Edition: Book Club Edition
Vintage: No
Publication Year: 1987
Type: Novel
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1980s
Author: Elizabeth Moon
Personalized: Yes
Features: Dust Jacket
Genre: Prehistorical Fiction
Topic: Ice Age, Hunter Gatherer Tribe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
