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''Earth's Children'' is a Series of Historical Fiction Novel s written by Jean M. Auel . Auel was born on February 18 , 1936 in Chicago , Illinois , United States and has sold 34 million books worldwide. There are five novels in the series so far and a sixth is being written. This series is set in Paleolithic times, based in many locations across Europe , south of the great sheets of ice that covered the world at that time. It mainly covers the experiences of the protagonist Ayla with various cultural groups of Cro-Magnon humans as well as with the genetically and cultural distinct Neanderthals . The series is based largely on Archaeology and Anthropology with a healthy dose of Poetic License . As with many series of Speculative Fiction , there is a substantial fanbase that organise Websites , hold meetings, and write Fan Fiction . THE BOOKS '' child orphaned in an earthquake and wounded by a Cave Lion who is adopted by a group of Neanderthals who call themselves 'the Clan of the Cave Bear'. '' The Valley Of Horses '' was originally released in September 1982 . Ayla, cast out of the Clan, goes in search of the Others. She settles in a small valley for the winter and lives alone there for three years. At the same time, a Zelandonii man by the name of Jondalar begins a long Journey with his brother. '' The Mammoth Hunters '' was originally released in Fall 1985 . Ayla and Jondalar visit a tribe known as the Mamutoi, or Mammoth Hunters, who live near Ayla's valley. The Mamutoi adopt Ayla, and she and Jondalar's love is threatened by Ayla's brief affair with Ranec, a member of the camp. '' The Plains Of Passage '' was originally released in November 1990 . Ayla and Jondalar travel west, back to Zelandonii territory, encountering dangers from both nature and humans along the way. '' The Shelters Of Stone '' was originally released on the 30 April , 2002 , and is the most recent novel of the series. Ayla and Jondalar reach the Ninth Cave of the Zelandonii, Jondalar's home, and prepare to tie the knot and have a child. Unfortunately, nothing is ever simple, especially not with Ayla's background. EXTERNAL LINKS
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