The coming-of-age story of Dar, a boy living during the Cro-Magnon age. Although a little frightened of the impending responsibilities of adulthood, Dar leaves his tribe in search of the stranger from another tribe who offered to trade his spear-thrower--a bow and arrow--for Dar`s sun stones. Parting with the stones will be difficult for Dar because they are his last link to his deceased grandfather. However, he also knows knows that the spear-thrower will be of great use to his tribe. Will Dar be able to fulfill his quest and find the stranger?
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