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Earth's Children: The Clan of the Cave Bear, the Valley of Horses, the Mammoth Hunters

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Each book does as promised, stand alone, and also as part of the larger story it melds into a great whole. I waited impatiently for each book as it came out, and because of the many years wait for The Shelters Of Stone, I was somewhat dissappointed in the book, because in my opinion all it really did was do a further buildup for the final book in the series, and I am so afraid that there will be another extended waiting period and let-down, but over-all I have to give the series a huge thumbs up and say that this series is definately part of my "Keeper" and "Re-readable" list and is now part of my personal Library.

I've loved these books since I first began Clan of the Cave Bear my freshman year of high school. I, like the rest of the reviewers, have been anxiously awaiting the fifth book. When I inquired about it at my local Waldenbooks, the salesman checked on his computer and told me that he had no listings for Jean Auel until 2001... then again, when I asked it was 2000. The date for its release seems to keep getting pushed back. So nobody, apparently not even Jean's son, knows when the fifth book will be published.

p.s. The fourth book is called Plains of Passage and it can be found at most bookstores.

All four books are excellent reading. I have a personal copy of all four. The research work carried out by her right from the prehistoric times is indeed worth mentioning. We have left Ayla just in front of Joandalar's home, when are we going to get the next book? I am waiting rather anxiously for it. Hope Jean Auel does not dissapoint us any longer.

the clan of the cave bear lay around our house for several years. i passed it by many times thinking it would not be my kind of book. at last due to the urging of my wife i began to read clan of the cave bear! from that time until i had completed all five of the books in the earths children series,i absolutly could not put them down.i have read many book series. but never have i been carried away so by an author.the depth of auels research will pull at a very primitive and forgotin place in your being.however i must warn you! when you have completed the series thus far the knowledge of the as yet unwriten or at least unpublished climax to this series will leave you feeling incomplete!! so please Miss Auel finesh the series soon

I read clan of the cave bear when I went to college in 1988 and I've been an avid fan since. I have all 4 books and I read them several times a year. Each time a read them I get the same thrill. ...

I could not put the books down once I started reading them. When is the fifth book coming out?

Hello I am 13 years of age. I started the Clan of the Cave Bear in December, & ever since i can't put any of Auels books down. I am now on The Mammoth Hunters. I don't like Ranec very much but I know Ayla will find the man of her heart soon enough. I can't wait to read The Plains of Passage. I have heard there WILL be a number 5 Earth Childerens book coming soon. I do think there is alote of sex in the books but it does not bother me. I really love Ayla. She is brave & a strong woman who can take care of herself, I respect that very much. Thank-you for reading my review! -Erin

The author planned to write six books in the Earth's Children series, and I hope she sticks with the plan. However, I wanted to answer the question about which everyone seems to be confused--the fifth book. Its title is **SHELTERS OF STONE** ... . Anyway, the first four books are not only completely absorbing plotwise, but Ms. Auel's obvious research into the history of the periods about which she writes adds to the value of reading her books. Don't wait! Read the first four as soon as possible--at least in time to get a copy of her unpublished paperback.

The book Earth's Children Series: Clan of the Cave Bear / Valley of the Horses / The Mammoth Hunters was in the condition as stated on the site. Have read these books, but looking forward to once again getting involved in a good book. Sorry to hear she is writing the last of this series.

I have read the 5 books of the series at least 10 times each, in German and in English, I am so fascinated with the story. The characters are absolutely captivating, and there is so much suspense and drama, you seriously can't put the books down when you start reading them. In the very first book, the little girl Ayla will capture your heart, as you go on this journey with her when she is growing up, and she turns into this beautiful and intelligent woman - i bet about every male reader would love to be with her and get to know her, whereas female readers will envy her and want to be like her. But it's not just her, all the characters have so much depth to them, and it is so easy to picture them in your mind, as they come across as very real. I grew to love each and every one of them, including all the animals as well. This is a great story about love and friendships among people & animals, and a story about survival in harsh conditions and encountering and fighting enemies. A story about a time when great discoveries and inventions were made, a truly fascinating era.
This is my favorite story of all times, and I know I will read all the books again someday. So if you are just bored and are looking for something very good to read - this is it! Too bad the fourth and fifth books - The Plains of Passage & Shelters of Stone - aren't included with this package, but I guarantee most people who pick up those books and read them will probably read them as well, since it is an ongoing story, and you can't wait to see what is going to happen next. I can't wait for the last book to come out... hopefully that is going to happen soon.