Zan-Gah: A Prehistoric Adventure is an excellent novel, suitable for classroom use.  The hero, Zan-Gah, is a prehistoric lad in search of his twin brother in a land of harsh realities and frightful challenges.  The story’s three years take him toward self-realization, manhood, and a role of leadership among his people.  A dramatic and impassioned tale of survival, Zan-Gah will engage, thrill, and deeply move young adults (ages 11 to 16), and their elders too.  More than just a narrative, Zan-Gah awakens sensitivity and increases awareness of life’s complexities, while gripping and holding the reader spellbound.  Young people will be enthralled—and will remember Zan-Gah all of their lives.   

Written by a published professor of art history, Zan-Gah makes no concessions to those would pamper or “talk down” to bright children.  It is rich in vocabulary, and sometimes complex in sentence structure.    The story explores such meaningful themes as survival, cultures, conflict resolution, gender roles, psychological trauma, and the wonders and terrors of nature.  The SEQUEL, Zan-Gah and the Beautiful Country, is already available online and in book stores.

The author, Allan Richard Shickman, is available on a limited basis for dramatic readings and a writing workshop.  Use the above "Contact Author" button.  SEE "readings/signings" above.

An ACCELERATED READER quiz is now available through RENAISSANCE LEARNING for Zan-Gah: A Prehistoric Adventure.  Learning level: 7.3

Zan-Gah: A Prehistoric Adventure has been purchased for free distribution by READING IS FUNDAMENTAL, St. Louis, MO.

Winner, MOM'S CHOICE Gold Award for Young Adult Series.


 
                                    
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DISCUSSION GUIDE