They just don't measure up to Auel's story, detail, research, etc. If you have similar interests, this is a good book to pick up. I picked up this book because I read somewhere that it was along the same lines of the Clan of the Cave Bear books and I can see why someone would say that but there is no way they can be compared as far of their readability! At this point, I've read several native-American novels set in the ice age, or focused on crossing the Alaska/Russia land bridge. So yes, I would recommend this series to pre-teens who are interested in archaeology (although I suppose there is s, I read this entire series when I was about 10 years old (well, up to about book 7 or so - the later ones hadn't been published yet) and I absolutely adored them! I picked up this book because I read somewhere that it was along the same lines of the Clan of the Cave Bear books and I can see why someone would say that but there is no way they can be compared as far of their readability! In the north of the sea lie the islands of Ibben and in the south the hot Summer Isles. Through attacks of savage animals and encounters with strangers not unlike themselves, they must brave the hardships of a foreign landscape and learn to live in an exotic new world of mystery and danger. I just can't deal with that. A bold young hunter named Torka, who lost his wife and child to a killer mammoth, leads the survivors over the glacial tundra on a desperate eastward odyssey to the save their clan. Gave this 5 stars. Please try again later. Bringing the skills of an experienced novelist, Goodman creates an epic narrative of Henry Hudson's passionate quest. Beyond the Sea of Ice is the first book in a prehistoric series by William Sarabande. By lfs12290 If you've read about Torka's and Lonit's first adventure in … Yes, absolutely, but this is true to the lives they led. I was looking forward to reading this book and waited 2 months for it to come in from the library but it turned out I couldn't read much of it. I had to force myself to continue to the end. By the 4th book , and definitely the last, they were pure repetition with no plot. They. If youve read about Torkas and Lonits first adventure in William Sarabandes novel, you shouldnt have a hard time on it at all. I do not understand why the Clan Of The Cave Bear series by Jane Auel is considered the “go-to” for this genre of prehistoric fiction. As I have always enjoyed learning more about the First Americans, I am glad this book is here for us. Which this serious exploits. Granted, it's hard to keep a story interesting when all you have to work with for landscape and weather is ice and snow. I think I might have even read them twice. The character development was surprisingly excellent and I’m trying not to spoil anything but there are some character deaths that I will painfully hold on to and never get over for the rest of my existence. Beyond the Sea of Ice by William Sarabande, 9780553268898, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. I gave up on this because it was too crude. She was born in Hollywood, California, and started writing when she was seventeen. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Sarabande does an excellent job illustrating daily life in a time long before our own while developing a distinct cast of characters. Paperback. I don't want to read about something like that. Beyond the Sea of Ice is the story of Henry Hudson's four harrowing voyages of discovery. I couldn't put the book down and went on to read the rest of the series right after I finished "Beyond the Sea of Ice". I think I might have even read them twice. This is the first book in the First Americans series. I don't endorsed the theory of my people coming over the land bridge. Enjoy! To understand this book you need a little anthropology history to make the scenes real while following the main character "Torks" journey. Bringing the skills of an experienced novelist to her first non-fiction book, author Joan Elizabeth Goodman creates an epic narrative of Henry I was shocked by the cruelness in the book and I am sure life was cruel during this time but still it was hard to read about the elders being pushed out into the cold to die and babies being eaten so people had food all winter long - that is just not something that appeals to me. Some let their babies die and eat them. According to Ms. Saricks' Readers' Advisory Guide to Historical Fiction, this is a contender. This is a true test for Joyce Saricks. Beyond the Sea of Ice. . The whole series is a great read. By using our website you agree to our use of. Bringing the skills of an experienced novelist to her first non-fiction book, author Joan Elizabeth Goodman creates an epic narrative of Henry When humans first walked the world, when nature ruled the earth and sky, a proud tribe is threatened by a series of natural disasters. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I just completed the 5th book , couldn’t put it down and anxious to read the next. The Sept-Beyond-the-Sea is a sept located in Braavos. As time went on and they traveled, their characters evolved and they learned to work with and appreciate each other. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where danger lurks in the form of predators, furious storms, looming starvation, and other - less compassionate - tribes. Beyond the Sea of Ice I love novels about early man, and this series is a great one. I gave up on this because it was too crude. By the 4th book , and definitely the last, they were pure repetition with no plot. It is only visited by Westerosi sailors following the Faith of the Seven, for whom septons and septas offer worship services every day. Bringing the skills of an experienced novelist to her first non-fiction book, author Joan Elizabeth Goodman creates an epic narrative of Henry Hudson's passionate quest. I loved the book. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. A bold young hunter named Torka, who lost his wife and child to a killer mammoth, leads the survivors over the glacial tundra on a … Sarabande has an easy style of writing that moves right along. The First Americans . My family was happy when I finished the whole series because I got NOTHING done while I was reading these books. It is #1 in a series. Fernando Rangel's I distinctly remember reading a series of books about early Native Americans when I was in fifth grade. Proof of such are a collection of ancient ice-locked ships. The lands to the east of the narrow sea are mostly consolidated into a large eastern continent called Essos. Beyond the Sea of Ice is the story of Henry Hudson's four harrowing voyages of discovery. Both series are written about people living thousands of years ago and struggling to survive but "Beyond the Sea of Ice" just didn't capture my imagination the way the "Clan of the Cave Bear" did so I doubt I'll read any more in the series - maybe if I could get them at the library I would but I won't be paying to read more of them! . It is very brutal and graphic and it makes you wonder how humanity survived. I had to force mys. Joan Hamilton Cline is the real name of William Sarabande, author of the internationally bestselling First Americans series. . I do not understand why the Clan Of The Cave Bear series by Jane Auel is considered the “go-to” for this genre of prehistoric fiction. Stunningly visual, extraordinarily detailed, powerfully dramatic, here is the first volume of a remarkable new series . Beyond Ice: NASA's ICESat-2 Shows Hidden Talents Scientists are using ICESat-2 to measure ecosystems far beyond the polar regions, including sea grass in shallow coastal waters such as this one in Mozambique. Refresh and try again. Get this from a library! The first 1-3 books of the Auel 6 book series were fine. I don't mean crude as in swearing. The novel's true saving grace was the characters. The first in the series, I will be reading more. Some women leave their babies out in the cold to die to appease the gods. Each book has a great plot and good character development. The first 1-3 books of the Auel 6 book series were fine. This is the first in an older series written by Sarabande. The First Americans. Stunningly visual, extraordinarily detailed, powerfully dramatic, here is the first volume of a remarkable new series . Take the Quiz: Beyond the Sea of Ice, by William Sarabande. I don't want to read about something like that. Whither Arctic sea ice? So yes, I would recommend this series to pre-teens who are interested in archaeology (although I suppose there is some sex/violence stuff, but I turned out okay, right?...=). The First Americans. It's about the few survivors of a mammoth attack on their village and their fight for survival as they head east looking for food. Free 2-day shipping. I couldn't put it down. The middle of t… We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. —. A clear signal of decline regionally, seasonally and extending beyond the satellite record Walter N. MEIER, Julienne STROEVE, Florence FETTERER National Snow and Ice … Nov 01, 1987 I HIGHLY recommend this book and the others that follow in the series. Beyond the impenetrable fog and crushing ice of the North Atlantic lay the dream of kings, merchants and learned geographers - a passage to the Orient. I should have expected it because the people are from so long ago when times were harsh and cruel. Buy. . Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where danger lurks in the form of predators, furious storms, looming starvation, and Beyond the Sea of Ice The First Americans, Book 1 (The First Americans) This edition was published in November 1, 1987 by Domain Start by marking “Beyond the Sea of Ice (The First Americans, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I read this entire series when I was about 10 years old (well, up to about book 7 or so - the later ones hadn't been published yet) and I absolutely adored them! Stunningly visual, extraordinarily detailed, powerfully dramatic, here is the first volume of a remarkable new series . Excellent book! Some let their babies die and eat them. At this point, I've read several native-American novels set in the ice age, or focused on crossing the Alaska/Russia land bridge. 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