Meruti, a young cave dweller, hunts with the men of his tribe and observes how weapons and tools are made. Sections of the story alternate with brief factual information on aspects of prehistoric life.
Eleven-year-old Scar Boy, one of a group of primitive cave dwellers, discovers that he has a gift for making pictures and becomes an apprentice to Painter of Caves.
The fiercely independent Mat-Maw, who lives in the inner depths of the cave, defies all clan customs in order to permit her crippled granddaughter to develop her artistic gift.
After Miggy finds a magic dragon stone in Rocky Creek, she uses it to help herself and friends during difficult times. Soon, Miggy and her Clan are faced with a serious problem, and Miggy hatches a brave and creative plan of action.
When a dinosaur hatches from the egg that Little Grunt brought home for dinner, Mama and Papa Grunt let him keep it as a pet until it grows too big for their cave.
