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Jean M. Auel

Jean M. Auel Reading Order

1 series · 6 books · Born 1936-02-18

Action & AdventureFantasyHistorical FictionYoung Adult

Jean M. Auel is an American historical fiction author best known for the Earth's Children series, an epic sequence of novels spanning prehistoric Europe that vividly depicts early human societies and their encounters with Neanderthal populations. Her sweeping narratives combine meticulous archaeological research with immersive storytelling, following characters across thousands of years of human development. With over 45 million copies sold worldwide, Auel's work stands as a landmark achievement in bringing the Ice Age to life for contemporary readers.

Earth's Children Series

Complete

6 books (1980–2011)

Start with The Clan of the Cave Bear, the first of 6 books in the Earth's Children series.

Start this series with The Clan of the Cave Bear

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Cover of The Clan of the Cave Bear
The Clan of the Cave Bear
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Valley of Horses
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Mammoth Hunters
The Mammoth Hunters
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Plains of Passage
The Plains of Passage
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of The Shelters of Stone
The Shelters of Stone
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Land of Painted Caves
The Land of Painted Caves
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jean M. Auel written?
Jean M. Auel has written 6 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Jean M. Auel series?
Here are the first books in Jean M. Auel's series: Earth's Children: The Clan of the Cave Bear.
Are Jean M. Auel's series complete?
Jean M. Auel has 1 completed series.

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