Clan ground by clare bell

View all covers for clan ground logged in users can change user preferences to always display covers on this page. Clan ground is the second book in the books of the named series of young adult prehistoric fiction novels by clare bell. The book was originally published in 1984 and was rereleased in 2010 with a new cover illustration by lew lashmit. After mastering the red tongue, ratha now faces a new challenge the change the red tongue has upon her clan. The red tongue is an unthinking master of great force, able to destroy those who fail to rein in its power. The protagonist is ratha, a female cat, who is just a cub. Second book in the sffantasy ratha cat series, sequel to rathas creature 1983. Clare bell born 1952 is a british author in the united states best known for her ratha series of young adult fantasy novels about prehistoric big cats. Clare bell the stranger orangeeyes, recognizing that the one who controls fire can become absolute ruler, challenges rathas authority over the named, a clan of intelligent wild cats living twentyfive million. Rathas creature and clan ground by clare bell things mean a lot. The moment an unnamed steps foot looking to join the clan, i immediately sensed danger, especially when some of the clan think ratha should except orangeeyes. Worship and control of fire may strengthen the named and expand their.

On another planetalternative world, millions of years in the past, intelligent cats instead of primates have developed language and a rudimentary society. The ground vibrated beneath thakurs paws as the mammoth stamped its massive front feet and bellowed. Clan ground ebook by clare bell 9781497614802 rakuten kobo. Ratha gives shongshar the choice of leaving clan ground with his cubs, or abandoning them away from clan ground. Clan ground named, book 2 by clare bell fantastic fiction. Pride in family history must be encouraged for it tends to strengthen the moral obligations, elevate the individual character, broaden our patriotism and give each a sense of clan family history and pride. Bearing a strange new creature called the red tongue, a young female led the fight, striking such fear into the raiders that they trampled their own wounded as they fled. Nov 29, 2010 in any book cover design, but particularly an illustrated one, its important for the title and the graphic to complement each other and work together. The flap copy on the paperback reissue of clan ground the second book in the series which appeared in 1984 states that bell. Clare bell was born in 1952 in hitchin, hertfordshire, england and moved with her family to the united states in 1957. Clan ground the named book 2 kindle edition by bell. Clare bell books list of books by author clare bell thriftbooks.

Readers who fell in love with the noble cats and suspense of the first book will love this. Since then, ive noticed some other series in the young adult section that seem to have the same sort of premise, but clare bell did if first and she did it best. Because she has shown her mastery of the red tongue, ratha now leads th. For this cover, a fabulous illustration was provided to us by the publisher, so our task was to build on the illustrators talent. Rathas creature and clan ground are the first two books of the named, a series of ya fantasy books about a society of sentient felines living in prehistoric times. Clare bell books list of books by author clare bell. Clan ground 9780974560373, 9781497614802 vitalsource. Clan ground by clare bell in any book cover design, but particularly an illustrated one, its important for the title and the graphic to complement each other and work together.

Because she has shown her mastery of the red tongue, ratha now leads the named. Rathas creature and clan ground by clare bell rathas creature and clan ground are the first two books of the named, a series of ya fantasy books about a society of sentient felines living in prehistoric times. The red tongue is an unthinking master of great force, able to destroy those who fail to reign in its power. Compare this book with bell s earlier novel about the clan, rathas creature. A prehistoric tribe of wild cats learns the power of fire in this pageturner full of suspense and action from the pen. Rathas creature and clan ground are the first two books of the named, a series of ya fantasy books about a society of sentient felines living. The first book of the named, by clare bell, published in trade paperback by imaginator press. The stranger orangeeyes, recognizing that the one who controls fire can become absolute ruler, challenges rathas authority over the named, a clan of intelligent wild cats living twentyfive million years ago. Read clan ground by clare bell available from rakuten kobo. Jan 01, 1984 sequels can become rather lackluster very quickly. Clan ground by clare bell overdrive rakuten overdrive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. The protagonist is ratha, a female cat, who is just a cub when we first meet her at the start of the series.

Clan ground a prehistoric tribe of wild cats learns the power of fire in this pageturner full of suspense and action from the pen awardwinning author booklist. By her courage and wit, ratha had gained clan leadership and the tale was begun to honor her. Its published into the anthology firebirds soaring 2009 that collect also stories about speculative fiction of other authors, edited by sharyn november the story is set after rathas. Clan ground when ratha admits an unnamed stranger to the clan, he brings a change as great as rathas taming of fire. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading clan ground the named book 2. Clan ground named, book 2 by clare bell book cover, description, publication history. She addresses issues of leadership, technology, and social development through a story about ratha, the leader of an intelligent band of wildcats called the named. If, like me, you become enthralled with the feline characters, its hard not to immediately open this next volume to follow their struggle for survival. Rathas creature and clan ground by clare bell things mean. Clare bell rathas creature wiki fandom powered by wikia. Few of the unnamed had been seen near clan ground since the final battle. Buy clan ground book online at best prices in india on. Clan ground clare bell with her mastery over fireknown as the red tongueratha now leads the named, a clan of sentient, prehistoric big cats with their own language, traditions, and law.

While growing up in palo alto, california, she became fascinated by prehistoric mammals and pored over charles r. Ratha may have the solution, but does she truly desire the responsibility of ruling her clan and the red tongue. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Hello select your address best sellers help new releases gift ideas gift cards home help new releases gift ideas gift cards home. Bonechewers legacy is a short story wrote by clare bell and part of the book of the nameds story. The story primarily focuses on on nimravid named ratha and her people, who. A border riding clan which gave allegiance to the house of douglas until the power of that great clan was dispersed. Its published into the anthology firebirds soaring 2009 that collect also stories about speculative fiction of other authors, edited by sharyn november the story is set after rathas challenge but before rathas courage. Join other named series fans on the ratha series forum. Clan ground is the second book in clare bells named series. Ratha and the named series home ratha and the named series. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn.

Clan ground the named book 2 kindle edition by clare bell. At the time this series was written, i had never read anything of its like. When ratha admits an unnamed stranger to the clan, he brings a change as great as rathas taming of fire. Buy a cheap copy of clan ground book by clare bell.

Overview when ratha admits an unnamed stranger to the clan, he brings a change as great as rathas taming of fire. Buy clan ground book online at low prices in india clan. Does the orangeeyed newcomer understand the power of rathas firecreatureand the hearts of her peoplebetter than she does. Orangeeyes, as the call him, thrives, and recognizes that the creature can be utilized to manipulate the clan.

See all books authored by clare bell, including catfantastic, and rathas creature, and more on. These books, also called the named series, are about intelligent selfaware large cats who have puma, cheetah and lion characteristics, and are based on fossil creatures who are ancestors of the sabertooth cat. After attending the university of california, santa cruz she used her training in biology and chemistry by working as. Bell, president emeritus, clan bell international, ltd. Clan ground is the second book in clare bell s named series. Brian bell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Clan ground is a great sequel to the nameds first installment, rathas creature. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rathas creature and clan ground by clare bell things. With her mastery over fireknown as the red tongueratha now leads the named, a clan of sentient, prehistoric big cats with their own language, traditions, and law. In clan ground, clare bell creates a suspenseful fantasy set in a believable alternate universe. Light spotting along top page edges, else a fine copy in a fine dustjacket as new with the signature of kingsley amis on the top corner of the front free endpaper. Bell of the borders clan crest, motto, history, clan certificates. See all books authored by clare bell, including rathas creature, and catfantastic.

Dec 01, 2008 by clare bell clan ground is the sequel to rathas creature. A prehistoric tribe of wild cats learns the power of fire in this. Readers who fell in love with the noble cats and suspense of the first book will love this captivating tale that grabs you from the very first page. Now he had broken his own rule, though this woolly tusker wasnt one of the clan s herdbeasts. Clan ground the named book 2 kindle edition by bell, clare. The book of the named is a series of young adult novels by clare bell, told from the point of view of a sentient species of prehistoric catlike mammal called a nimravid.