Season of the Mammoth is an
adventure story for KS2 readers. It
offers teachers a way in to some challenging topics such
as immigration, racism, peer pressure and climate
change. At just 100 pages, it makes a great class or
group reader for primary schools.
Trouble is brewing in the tribe. The people are divided.
Some want to go to war against the wanderers who
travel to their valley every year to hunt mammoths, but
others see that the wanderers are dying out and need
help. Geb and Tannash, the son and daughter of the
tribal leader, along with their strange friend, Scrim, are
caught in the middle as the tribe splits apart and turns
on itself. Can they – should they – help defend the
wanderers?
Season of the Mammoth is a short book for KS2 readers.
At just 100 pages, it also makes a great choice for
teachers looking for a guided reading or class reading
book which can be completed in half a term.
TheBookbag.co.uk: “Season of the Mammoth packs a lot of
story and action into its one hundred pages. […] It's a great,
pacy story, full of action and excitement, and plenty of
heroism, but it also leads into wider themes that can be
discussed in the context of modern life. There's the obvious
parallel of prejudice and racism - what's wrong with the
wanderers? Is different the same thing as bad? And
immigration - should land and homes be shared with
incomers? And climate change too - what happens when the
ecology is shifting and resources are getting scarcer? How do
we share equitably?
Season of the Mammoth is a great book for confident
readers coming into KS2. The story itself is engaging,
entertaining and exciting and offers a vicarious peek into a
long ago world. But it also provides a platform for constructive
discussion about the big topics of today. One for the classroom
or for parents and child to share. Recommended.”
Amazon reader: “A most unusual subject yet a really
compelling read. Once started I became engrossed in the power
battle between the rivals. The characters come alive and the
story builds to an exciting climax. Recommended for adults as
well as children!”
A US Amazon reader’s review: “This story is divided into
ten parts plus, at the end, informative author’s notes. The
reading is very appealing and captivating. This tale is aimed at
children aged 9-12; it is a simple read that catches any young
reader’s attention. It tells the story of a tribe in which people
are divided in two; those who want to go to war against the
wanderers and those who want to help them. Geb, Tannash
and Scrim are caught in the middle of all this not knowing if
helping the wanderers or not. The author used a third person
narrator point of view, which is great to describe all the action
of his work. I think this is perfect for children’s books. His
writing style is very good; it is simple and easy to understand.
All in all, this is a perfect read for children. My niece and
nephew loved the story. I am sure I am reading more books
from this author. Well deserved 5 stars go to Season of the
Mammoth.”
£6 paperback
£2.50 Kindle
Season of the Mammoth
Season of the Mammoth