Now in trade paperback format, #1 New York Times bestseller THE SHELTERS OF STONE.

From the dawn of time, one woman's odyssey has captured the imagination of millions in the Earth's Children® saga by Jean M. Auel. Launched with THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR, this internationally bestselling series now continues with a reading group-friendly paperback edition of THE SHELTERS OF STONE. After five years away, Jondalar is returning to his people, the Zelandonii, and bringing with him a surprise-- the beautiful Ayla, with whom he intends to mate. And Ayla is about to step into the unknown once again, entering a world that fascinates her with its newness while becoming a source of wonderment for the Zelandonii. Readers will find THE SHELTERS OF STONE to be a meticulously researched narrative brimming with rich characters and intriguing detail.