An epic journey of survival, love, and discovery in the Ice Age — the unforgettable fourth novel in the beloved Earth’s Children series.
 
Ayla and Jondalar, having survived countless trials, set out on a daring trek across Ice Age Europe in search of a place to call home. Their journey spans vast plains and frozen rivers, bringing them face-to-face with danger, discovery, and the diversity of early human cultures. As they travel, their courage, intelligence, and love for one another are tested as never before.
 
In The Plains of Passage, Jean M. Auel once again delivers a richly detailed and deeply immersive prehistoric adventure. Through meticulous research and vivid imagination, Auel transports readers to the Paleolithic world, where early humans and Neanderthals coexist and where survival depends on skill, resilience, and compassion.
 
Following Ayla and Jondalar’s long and perilous journey across ancient Europe, the novel explores human ingenuity, the rise of culture, and the powerful bonds that make life meaningful. Combining romance, spirituality, and anthropology, Auel’s storytelling brings prehistory to life with heart and precision.
 
This sweeping novel stands as one of the most compelling and beautifully realized installments in the Earth’s Children saga — a masterwork of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers across generations.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Immersive storytelling rich with prehistoric detail and emotion.
Follows Ayla and Jondalar’s incredible cross-continental journey.
Combines history, romance, and survival with scientific realism.
Beautifully written with Auel’s signature research and vision.
A perfect continuation of the Earth’s Children series.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Clan of the Cave Bear and epic historical fiction.
Readers who enjoy adventure, romance, and exploration.
Book clubs exploring anthropology and prehistoric life.
Anyone who loves survival tales grounded in historical realism.
 
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If you enjoyed The Plains of Passage, you might also like:
The Valley of Horses by Jean M. Auel — Ayla’s solitary strength and discovery.
The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel — love and survival among ancient tribes.
People of the Wolf by W. Michael Gear & Kathleen O’Neal Gear — another sweeping Ice Age epic.