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The Dry Lands (A Tribal Song – Tales of the Koriba) Paperback – August 11, 2014

by Simon J. Townley (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
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Tales Become Legends - Legends Become Myth

Isolated by a changing climate, hemmed in by arid wasteland, a band of prehistoric humans faces extinction.

There are too many mouths to feed - the tribes have grown too large, they’ve hunted too fiercely and the animals are gone. The waterholes are dry, the rains don’t come. Their world has changed, and they need a way out.

As the young men of the Koriba go in search of a new home, Temfe, the chief’s son, must learn to lead his clansmen before they betray him. To survive in a harsh world surrounded by enemies, he must gather new allies, discover new weapons and learn new ways of seeing the world.

In the African rift valley, 43,000 years BCE, a spark of consciousness flares into life. The dawn of human culture, the fire that will reshape the world.

An epic prehistoric adventure in the tradition of Jean M. Auel, Jack London, William Golding and H.G Wells.

Book one of the series ‘A Tribal Song - Tales of the Koriba’ – a pre-historic adventure for adults and young adults alike.

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    A Tribal Song – Tales of the Koriba
  2. Print length
    186 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 11, 2014
  5. Grade level
    7 - 9
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 0.47 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1500811181
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1500811181
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Simon Townley is a British writer and the author of the acclaimed slipstream / speculative novels 'Lost In Thought' and 'Ball Machine'. He has written a range of cross-genre novels for both adults and young adults, including the prehistoric fiction series 'A Tribal Song - Tales of the Koriba'; post-apocalypse cli-fi adventure 'In The Wreckage'; dystopian sci-fi thriller 'Outlivers'; and the bio-punk tale of a talking terrier 'Doguar and the Baboons of War.' He has also published a collection of short stories called 'The Broken Road.'

Simon lives in Devon, England, with a woman, three cats and his beloved Airedale terriers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 11, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1500811181
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1500811181
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.47 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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Simon is the author of more than a dozen novels across a range of genres and for all ages. He lives in Devon, England, in a house ruled by cats, wrecked by dogs and known locally as the barking-mad Airedale Terrier insane asylum. Discover more at simontownley.com.

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Customers find the book an entertaining light read with well-developed characters that come to life. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's sophisticated enough.

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Customers find the book an excellent and entertaining light read, with one customer noting it is totally believable.

"...The Dry Lands is a good read for young adults and is sophisticated enough in writing style and theme for older ones also." Read more

"Though this novel about prehistoric tribal people was entertaining light reading, it did not approuch the quality of the classic Clan of the Cave..." Read more

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"I really liked this book! You felt the characters struggles and triumphs. I wish this book was longer though, you want to know what happens after...." Read more

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  • Jeanna L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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    I was engrossed in this book from the beginning. The characters really come to life and I was able to feel connected to them. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series!
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  • Nancy OBrien
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2015
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    The story was well written and had a lot of twists and turns that I thoroughly enjoyed. I very much enjoy this genre and like knowing this is book one of a sequel. I recommend this book but warn it could have used some good editing prior to being published. Off to the next book!
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  • Margaret D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Believable Picture of an Ancient Time
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016
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    The Dry Lands paints a believable picture of a Stone Age people’s struggle for survival. It is also a coming of age story about a young tribesman of the Koriba tribe,Temfe, as he attempts to help his tribe flee their dying ancestral lands. In order to save the lives of those he cares for most, Temfe battles against his fears, limitations and those who would hinder his quest. The book ended in just the right place, without too much of a cliffhanger but leaving us with the desire to find out what happens next to Temfe and his Koriba tribe. The Dry Lands is a good read for young adults and is sophisticated enough in writing style and theme for older ones also.
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  • LaBonte
    3.0 out of 5 stars I was disappointed by its limitations
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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    Though this novel about prehistoric tribal people was entertaining light reading, it did not approuch the quality of the classic Clan of the Cave Bear series. I was disappointed by its limitations: too few characters, all one-sided; simplistic plot, lacking intrigue; repetitive descriptions of the same settings; and very sparse themes, lacking human complexity. Also seemed the style of a novice writer without much life experience. This is not to say the book was not worth reading: it just was not for the well-read audience of this genre.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book , it takes you on a journey that is totally believable .
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017
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    It helps you understand what a true life struggle to survive must have felt like . The characters were very real and believable not super human like some books makes theirs .
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Dry Lands
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
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    I felt it deserved no less than 4 stars.
    Enjoyed seeing the young man find his way in a hard life.
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  • anne moss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful people driven to evil self defense !
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
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    Heartbreaking stories of the suffering endured by NATIVE AMERICANS!
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  • OhDaLolly
    5.0 out of 5 stars The dry land
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
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    I really liked this book! You felt the characters struggles and triumphs. I wish this book was longer though, you want to know what happens after. Their is plenty of afterthought left for a second book.
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  • Nicholas M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2017
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    Such a great book, I want more
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  • Jo
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not for grown-ups
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2017
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    Reading the reviews, I was aware that there might be a few irritating bits. There were many; grammatical errors, spelling mistakes,and over simplified language. I almost gave up after a few pages, but read on to the end. I found the story unconvincing and written in a style and language more appropriate to 12 year olds. This story was described as an account of what happened at a time before there were records. I realise that for that very reason it shouldn’t be considered to be accurate, but there seems to be no research to support any of it
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