lauracolumbus Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 to Mara, Golden Goblet, Bronze Bow, etc. Is there a YA or younger novel that is similar to these set in this ancient civilization? I've found some tales from Buddha, but I'm looking more for a novel. Thanks for any help. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 When my daughter was in 8th grade, she read Tusk and Stone by Malcolm Bosse. From School Library Journal Grade 6-9 Set in the seventh century, this novel is filled with the local color and mores of rural India. Arjun, 14, and his younger sister are traveling to the city when their caravan is attacked by bandits and they are separated. Arjun is sold into the army, and from then on the story is about his survival, his search for his sister, and his travels from one experience and opportunity to the next. Born into the Brahmin class, the boy loses this privilege when he is captured and sold, and must learn much about humility and prejudice. He is instructed in the care and training of elephants, becomes a mahout and a legendary warrior, is wounded in battle, and again taken prisoner, this time becoming a stone carver. Bosse is a master of description and historical detail, and gives the story a remarkable sense of contemporary reality even though it is set many centuries ago. The plot covers several years of Arjun's life, portraying him as a young man who has learned much and achieved more than he ever imagined that day when he set out on the caravan. The text is filled with vivid battle scenes; charged emotions; and strong characters, both human and elephant. A satisfying coming-of-age story. Nancy E. Zuwiyya, Binghamton High School, NY Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele B Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschnee Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 There are lots of suggestions here: http://www.historicalnovels.info/Ancient-YA.html#YAEgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Wow. Thanks for the link and the rec for the Stone and the Tusk. The historical novel site looks fabulous. You guys are so helpful. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafdog Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 There are lots of suggestions here: http://www.historicalnovels.info/Ancient-YA.html#YAEgy Wow! This is a terrific list! Thanks for the link :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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