by Emily Arnold McCully. 32 pagesMcCully tells the fascinating story of the 1940 discovery of the cave paintings of Lascaux. Village boys looking for adventure and treasure in World War II France venture into a tunnel that leads them to cave walls covered with hundreds of paintings and engravings sealed for about 17,000 years in the cave. McCully narrates her fictionalized recreation of this piece of archaeological history simply and eloquently, using her signature paintings to support the drama and excitement of the story. Her renditions of the cave art lend mystery and a sense of awe to the discovery these boys made. The author's note completes the story and aids readers in understanding a bit more about cave art. A bibliography is included and end papers illustrate the scope and breadth of the Lascaux Caves.
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