Kathleen Fidler's classic story is set in the ancient Stone Age village of Skara Brae on Orkney This is a fascinating & vividly portrayed story of life nearly 3000 years ago Kali & Brockan are in trouble They have been using their stone axes to chip limpets off the rocks but they've gone too far out & find themselves trapped by the tides Then an unexpected rescuer appears a strange boy in a strange boat carrying a strangely sharp axe of a type they have never seen before Conflict arises as the village of Skara must decide what to do with the new ideas & practices that the boy brings As a deadly storm threatens the very survival of the village is in doubt Step back into the Stone Age & learn about the daily life & rituals of the ancient village of Skara Brae in this compelling fictional account of the famous Orkney settlement Vivid descriptions & accurate historical details bring the village to life & make this an ideal choice for those studying the Stone Age curriculum