Grandfathers' Cave
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Description
Awakening to find himself abandoned in a cave with a wolf, "Boy" has to use his wits and primitive skills to survive. Experience the learning process yourself as the author imparts his knowledge of flint knapping, friction fire, bow and arrow construction, hide tanning and other skills in the context of an exciting coming-of-age adventure for the young or young at heart.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #116,421 in Action & Adventure Fiction (Books) |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.52 x 9 inches |
| Isbn 10 | 1495938166 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1495938160 |
| Item Weight | 14.2 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 228 pages |
| Publication Date | April 22, 2014 |
| Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
Reviews
User
Good read!
Great weaving of fiction and non-fiction. As one who has been a buckskinner reinactor for years, many of the skills that the "boy" learns are authentic (even under the unusual circumstances involving the wolves).
User
Not only a great and memorable story
Not only a great and memorable story, but I also learned some things about primitive skills. It's like "The Hatchet" on steroids!
User
Very enjoyable and informative, with a lot of life lessons woven into the fabric of the story.
Kirby Records has been a student of primitive skills for many years. In “Grandfather’s Cave”, Kirby weaves together his experiences into a very well written story. I particularly like the way he addresses one scene from 2-3 viewpoints helping the reader to be more informed about the process of reasoning involved in developing skills needed to survive in the wilderness.The story of how “Boy” obtains knowledge and further develops his skills, brings him into manhood through often dangerous experiences, which kept me intrigued throughout the story. Descriptions were well developed and made it possible to feel the journey. It is a good 'trail guide' for a youth wrapped into a great story. As well as learning to make tools for survival "Boy" learns many life lessons of respect, trust, and importance of family along his journey as he gains strength and wisdom.Very well written and a story for young adventurous souls…including adults.
User
A good story well told -- yes
A good story well told -- yes, in the same vein as Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, and My Side of the Mountain, but with the welcome addition of good teachers, who make the hero's journey into manhood credible and perhaps more authentic. There is no such thing as a solo adventure, as anyone who reaches the age of speech has already learned enough to learn more. But we all need teachers, and the boy in this story learns from wolves as well as humans. And by the end of the story, he's clearly ready to make the next leap. I hope Kirby's working on the sequel.
User
American Indians, primitive skills, suspense and unusual, loving relationships.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, the first novel written by an in-law I've yet to meet. There's a good storyline injected with lots of knowledge about surviving in the wilderness of the wild west. I couldn't put it down.
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