The Golden Bull

Dar and the
Spear-Thrower

Anooka's Answer

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The story takes place in Mesopotamia 5000 years ago. The drought has lasted for months and the farmlands on the outskirts of the city of Ur have been devastated. The parents of Jomar and Zefa have no choice but to send their children away from their failing farm to seek employment in Ur. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith who works for the temple of the moongod. Together they will embellish a magificent lyre that will be the centerpiece in the coming new year celebration. But Zefa, a gifted but untrained musician, is not welcomed in Sidah's house. Tensions grow as Jomar slowly learns his craft while Zefa faces a troubled and insecure future. In order to survive in a city whose vibrant life and customs are totally new to them, the siblings must put aside old resentments, surmount their serious problems, and forge a more satisfying relationship.

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