Son of the Great River
Son of the Great River Paperback (Amazon)
Son of the Great River is an adventure story set during the earliest moments of civilization, where the boy Saffu is forced to leave his tribe to travel to the land of cities and kings. It is a short novel meant for an intermediate audience and combines high adventure and subtle fantasy with a historically accurate account early civilization and the timeless difficulty of coming of age. The book crosses between the native culture of our early ancestors and the new kingdoms of the Bronze Age, to represent the struggle not only of individual young people but also the cost of civilization.
Reviews
“…an enjoyable tale that reminds me of a quaint mixture of Pocahontas, White Fang and the Horseclans Saga. Plenty of primitive splendor comingled with an epic adventure rich in people and interesting places…” – 4.29 (Out of 5) on GoodReads based on 7 reviews so far.
“…any modern young adult who reads will have no trouble recognizing him or her self in one of the protagonists, and so be able to relate. The illustrations by Hajra Meeks are subtle and beautifully sketched, providing template for young readers and their imaginations without imposing scenario or how characters are supposed to be seen…” 4.5 (Out of 5) on Amazon.com based on 6 reviews so far.
“…very interesting, and exciting… very informative of the time the book was set in…” – Flamingnet Young Adult Book Blog (Warning: Spoilers)