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Few events in human history were as important as the domestication of the wolf. Nasha: The First Dog tells how this might have happened. In this tale, a young girl finds an abandoned wolf pup. She rescues the young wolf and brings it to her clan. The leader says she must return the wolf to the wild because there is not enough food for the people in the clan, much less an animal that has traditionally been the enemy of humans.Maddia refused to give up the wolf pup, and her decision is supported by the priestess of the clan, Lartha. She has had a vision and believes that, "The Wolf will be a friend of humans for as long as there are days." Nasha, as Maddia names the wolf pup, has an almost mystical effect on the clan, and she seems to prompt them to discover things that will one day form the foundation of civilization.Written by first-time novelist Dr. Michael Milone, best known for his work as a research psychologist, the story is based on our understanding of ancient humans. In addition to being entertaining, the story helps readers understand that our ancestors fifteen thousand years ago were not the violent brutes as they are often depicted. Humans were intelligent, persevering, and caring people who were like us in many ways. "The human journey is the greatest adventure ever," insists Dr. Milone, "and along the way, our lives were enriched enormously by our interdependence with dogs."Although recognizing that it is a "spoiler," Dr. Milone insists that readers should know that the wolves are involved through the final chapter and are in the sequel, which will be available in 2010. "Readers can be assured that the wolves are unharmed, despite their willingness to protect their humans at any cost."
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Academic Therapy Pubns (August 3, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1571285172
ISBN-13: 978-1571285171
Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #2,487,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #27 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > Prehistory #50848 in Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction
This book is very well written. The story is captivating. I finished it a while ago, but it's still on my mind. I highly reccommend Nasha: The First Dog.
Michael Milone, thank you for getting me to think about the many stunning innovations, inventions and relationships that led to ancient people's earliest inventions and their first domestic relationships with animals and plants. You've done a great job thinking about the importance of "our" earliest achievements and how they may have come about. Thanks to you these achievements don't seem so very remote from our current world. What a worthwhile reminder for youth and adult readers! Thank you...
Milone has done a really good job of weaving prehistoric milestones in human development into an exciting story that never feels rushed or too slow. The book is full of interesting descriptions and ideas, adventures, dangers, and discoveries. For an adult interested in prehistory or historical fiction, for a kid who wants an adventure a little more mature, and realistic, than Harry Potter's, or for any dog lover, this book is a good bet.
This book really has come to life characterization of early man. It is educational yet spellbinding. It should appeal to all over the age of ten.,especially dog lovers! A great addition for all public and school libraries. Nasha becomes imbedded in your mind!
Arrived in perfect condition, i have read this before and wanted my own copy, very good book.
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