A novella by French writer D’Erville tells of the harsh struggle of primitive man against the formidable forces of nature. At its center is the fate and adventures of a boy who lived many thousands of years ago.
The cruel world of prehistory is the world of the prehistoric boy Kreck. At the time, primitive people still didn’t know how to make fire, hunted with flint knives and arrowheads, lived in caves, and fought not only wild animals, but also cold, hunger, and other hostile tribes. Enduring these hardships, Kreck grows up, becoming strong, fair, courageous, and compassionate.