
In a world of tall grasses and ancient rivers, a small, sharp‑eyed cave boy named Bolo learns the hard way that hunger can turn a quiet morning into a frantic hunt. When a sudden encounter with a larger boy, Fisher, steals his chance at a rabbit, the two quickly turn rivalry into partnership, sharing a makeshift fishing technique that surprises them both. Their tentative friendship unfolds as they swing through trees, trade tricks, and discover that survival in this primeval landscape is as much about cleverness as strength.
Together they face the raw challenges of their environment—raw fish caught by patience, daring leaps across branches, and the looming threat of a massive cave bear that watches from below. The story captures the wonder of early human ingenuity, the thrill of a chase, and the simple joys of sharing a hard‑earned meal. Listeners will be drawn into the vivid, untamed world where every rustle of grass could mean a new adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (67K characters)
Series
Instructor literature series, no. 256
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: F. A. Owen Publishing Company, 1915.
Credits
Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
Release date
2022-11-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1877–1967
Best known for early adventure stories for young readers, this American writer brought prehistoric worlds and cliff-dwelling settings to life in simple, lively prose. Her surviving books suggest a knack for turning history and imagination into stories that feel playful and accessible.
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