 First edition (US) | |
| Author | Jean M. Auel |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Earth's Children |
| Genre | Historical novel Speculative fiction Alternate history |
| Published | March 29, 2011 |
| Publisher | Crown (US) Hodder & Stoughton (UK) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 768 pp |
| ISBN | 0-517-58051-9 (hardback) |
| Preceded by | The Shelters of Stone |
| Followed by | n/a |
The Land of Painted Caves is a historical fiction novel[1][2] by Jean M. Auel published in March 2011. It is the sequel to The Shelters of Stone – published 9 years earlier – and is the sixth and final book in the Earth's Children series. It describes Ayla's life among the Zelandonii, and her training to become one of their spiritual leaders.
- ^ "Jean M. Auel". Goodreads Inc. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Jennifer S. Baker (January 1, 2014). The Readers' Advisory Guide to Historical Fiction. American Library Association. ISBN 978-0-8389-1165-5. Retrieved November 23, 2016.