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madhamster's review against another edition
4.0
Life on Skara Brae is fun, but hardwork for all. Out foraging for a treat, Kali and her younger brother Brockan are stranded. With little hope of rescue, they are stunned when a boy in a strange boat saves them.
Tenko has run from danger, bringing with him new and different technology - not just the boat, but a bronze axe.
The village seer knows that the villagers' survival will come down to Tenko and his knowledge. But not all like him. And not all listen to him.
This is an adventure story with a difference - one set 3000 years ago.
An interesting read for those into action and / or history stories. For good readers 8 and over.
Tenko has run from danger, bringing with him new and different technology - not just the boat, but a bronze axe.
The village seer knows that the villagers' survival will come down to Tenko and his knowledge. But not all like him. And not all listen to him.
This is an adventure story with a difference - one set 3000 years ago.
An interesting read for those into action and / or history stories. For good readers 8 and over.
laurensands's review against another edition
3.0
Turns out I've had a children's book on my TBR for almost a year lol
kba76's review against another edition
4.0
A short story focusing on a settlement on a remote Scottish isle.
One day a young boy called Tenko saves a boy and girl from drowning. He is welcomed (by most) into their tribe and he teaches them new skills. In return he is given an honorary place in the tribe.
This is a peaceful community, yet times of great trouble are predicted.
We watch as the community struggle with rivalry, the hostile environment and threats from other tribes.
Throughout, Tenko’s golden axe symbolises the hope for a new way of life and a chance to develop their skills for the future.
This would serve as a good introduction to the time, and certainly introduces some ideas. It’ll be interesting to compare this with more modern reads attempting to tell a similar story.
One day a young boy called Tenko saves a boy and girl from drowning. He is welcomed (by most) into their tribe and he teaches them new skills. In return he is given an honorary place in the tribe.
This is a peaceful community, yet times of great trouble are predicted.
We watch as the community struggle with rivalry, the hostile environment and threats from other tribes.
Throughout, Tenko’s golden axe symbolises the hope for a new way of life and a chance to develop their skills for the future.
This would serve as a good introduction to the time, and certainly introduces some ideas. It’ll be interesting to compare this with more modern reads attempting to tell a similar story.
madhamster's review against another edition
4.0
Life on Skara Brae is fun, but hardwork for all. Out foraging for a treat, Kali and her younger brother Brockan are stranded. With little hope of rescue, they are stunned when a boy in a strange boat saves them.
Tenko has run from danger, bringing with him new and different technology - not just the boat, but a bronze axe.
The village seer knows that the villagers' survival will come down to Tenko and his knowledge. But not all like him. And not all listen to him.
This is an adventure story with a difference - one set 3000 years ago.
An interesting read for those into action and / or history stories. For good readers 8 and over.
Tenko has run from danger, bringing with him new and different technology - not just the boat, but a bronze axe.
The village seer knows that the villagers' survival will come down to Tenko and his knowledge. But not all like him. And not all listen to him.
This is an adventure story with a difference - one set 3000 years ago.
An interesting read for those into action and / or history stories. For good readers 8 and over.
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