The Golden Bull

Dar and the
Spear-Thrower

Anooka's Answer

"A well done, exciting story, and based on knowledge acquired by archaeologists, I loved the heroine's spunk and courage."

ERNESTINE S. ELSTER
Professor
Institute of Archaeology,UCLA

"This companion volume to Dar and the Spear-Thrower will help youngsters understand a time period with which they have little familiarity. A quiet but powerful novel will provoke thoughtful introspection."

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Cowley does a remarkable job of conveying the similarities of all humankind, regardless of time period. These universal themes, which transcend time and place, will link today's readers with Anooka and her prehistoric clan as they begin to understand that, in spite of our differences, deep inside we are one."

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BOOKLIST

"Believable characters and a well-developed sense of place bring Anooka's Answer to life in this story set in prehistoric times."

THE HORN BOOK GUIDE

"Anooka's Answer is a wonderful book. The story lets the reader know that not everyone is made to be the same. Whoever reads it may be inspired to be their own person."

CHERRY CREEK PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY
CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK

"Anooka's Answer is a sort of Clan of the Cave Bear for kids. A young girl, dissatisfied with her life and her inability to find out the secrets of her past, discovers she has a skill forbidden to women in her clan tradition."

"MUST READS" FOR THE SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM, NEW YORK

"Just as Ms.Cowley's first book has been used as extended literature during the sixth grade social studies unit of prehistoric man, Anooka's Answer would fit that niche as well. Introduction of clay objects, both fired and unfired, new weapons, and settling down her a river where a clan can harvest fish cooperatively instead of hunting and moving often are all part of this well crafted tale. A good look at the beginnings of social structure and why structure is necessary."

MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CENTER

"Anooka's Answer is a satisfying story set at the end of the Stone Age. Cowley's scholarly interest in prehistoric archaeology makes the daily life details specific and vivid. This story will resonate with today's students."

WALNUT CREEK SUNDAY TIMES, CALIFORNIA

"Even though Anooka's Answer is set 12,000 years ago, the qualities that make us human connect the past with the present."

MONTGOMERY COUNTY DISTRICT CENTER CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW COMMITTEE, NORRISTOWN, PA

"Anooka's Answer is a story of a young girl nearing adulthood about 12,000 years ago and should be ideal for introducing a girl or boy to prehistoric archaeology. Ms.Cowley has a great deal of experience teaching prehistory to students from kindergarten through high school."

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE FIRST AMERICANS, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

"Anooka's Answer is a fast -paced, exciting story that portrays a girl on the edge of womanhood who questions her social world. Anooka also begins to learn from her mistakes, and in the process she creates a better life for herself. This would be a good read aloud for younger readers as it gives a realistic view of prehistoric life, as well as showing that some things never change regardless of the era. Recommended."

THE BOOK REPORT

"Anooka's Answer is beautifully written and contains many parallels with the choices that all young adults face. This fast-paced novel will be of particular interest to girls and will be one book they'll find hard to put down."

REVERE PUBLIC LIBRARY, LEWINSBURG, PA