Brown, Jeffrey Lucy
& Andy Neanderthal. 237 pages Crown Book for Young Readers (imprint of
Random House Children’s Books), 2016. $12.99. Language: G (0 swears, 0
“f”), violence: PG (stabbing of a mammoth)
Lucy and Andy Neanderthal are
just your regular teenage kids who deal with everyday teenage issues: parents,
friends, crushes….and mammoths! Life in the stone age is full of
adventures. They hunt for food, make clothes and tools, and even chase
after runaway baby brothers. Crazy uncles, know it all sisters and saber
toothed pets dot the storyline.
A fun and informative look at
what life may have been like in the stone age. Cute coming-of-age
characters and fun facts about neanderthal daily life such as hunting, cooking,
tool making, and social customs. Written in graphic novel style. The
neanderthals entertain while simultaneously educating. This is a quick read
that is sure to appeal to young readers.
EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE.
Reviewer: Jen M. Elementary Librarian.
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