Earth’s Children Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Clan of the Cave Bear | 1980 | Buy |
| The Valley of Horses | 1982 | Buy |
| The Mammoth Hunters | 1985 | Buy |
| The Plains of Passage | 1990 | Buy |
| The Shelters of Stone | 2002 | Buy |
Series: Earth’s Children | Character: Ayla
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Jean M. Auel’s Earth’s Children series follows Ayla, a Cro-Magnon orphan adopted by Neanderthals, as she navigates prehistoric Europe. Auel spent years researching the archaeology and anthropology of her settings, learning survival skills from experts and visiting prehistoric sites across Europe.
The six books span Ayla’s life from childhood to maturity. She travels across prehistoric Europe, encountering different peoples and cultures. The series explores adaptation, belonging, and being different from those around you. Ayla is exceptional - intelligent, curious, and skilled - whose talents sometimes make her an outcast.