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The Valley of Horses

2002600 pagesMaeva Ediciones

Synopsis

Exiled from the only home she has ever known, Ayla must learn to survive the brutal Ice Age wilderness on her own. She builds a solitary life in a hidden valley, taming wild animals and mastering new tools while longing for human connection. Her world changes when she rescues a man from a different culture, forcing her to bridge the gap between two very different ways of life.

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About the author

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>

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AylaProtagonist

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Earth's Children

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Edition

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5 editions available

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Valley of Horses need to be read after The Clan of the Cave Bear?

    Yes, The Valley of Horses is the second book in the Earth's Children series and continues Ayla's story directly from where The Clan of the Cave Bear left off. Reading the first book provides essential context for her journey and development.

  • Is there a film adaptation of The Valley of Horses?

    While the first book in the series, The Clan of the Cave Bear, received a film adaptation, The Valley of Horses itself does not have a standalone film or television adaptation.

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