Jean Marie Auel (/aʊl/; née Untinen; born February 18, 1936) is an American writer who wrote the Earth's Children books, a series of novels set in prehistoric Europe that explores human activities during this time, and touches on the interactions of Cro-Magnon people with Neanderthals. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. <p><small>Photo: Aaron Johanson</small></p>
The Mammoth Hunters
The Mammoth Hunters
Synopsis
Ayla and Jondalar finally encounter a new tribe, the Mamutoi, where Ayla must navigate unfamiliar social customs and her own growing reputation as a skilled healer and hunter. As she builds a life among the Mammoth Hunters, a charismatic ivory carver creates a rift between her and Jondalar. With winter fading, Ayla faces a difficult choice between the community that has adopted her and the man she loves before they begin a trek across the prehistoric landscape.
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AylaProtagonist
JondalarProtagonist
RanecSupporting
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Edition
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The Mammoth Hunters (Earth's Children, Book 3)Unknown, 1991
768 pages
Bantam Books5 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Mammoth Hunters need to be read after other books in the series?
The Mammoth Hunters is the third book in the Earth's Children series and continues the story of Ayla and Jondalar. While it can be enjoyed on its own, reading the preceding books, The Clan of the Cave Bear and The Valley of Horses, provides essential context for the characters' development and their journey.
Is there a film adaptation of The Mammoth Hunters?
The Mammoth Hunters has not been adapted into a film or television series. Only the first book in the Earth's Children series, The Clan of the Cave Bear, received a film adaptation.