Book description
Just a Little Later With Eevo and Sim is the continuation of Once
Upon a Time Long, Long Ago, the adventures of Eevo and Sim. The story
is set about 50,000 years ago in the time of prehistoric man. Their
parents, Shim and Dedu, have just returned from their long trip to the
Wetlands Clan, the former home of Shim. They discover that, together,
Eevo and Sim had overcome many dangers, discovered fire, rescued two
wolf cubs and saved their home from starvation.
Now Sim and Eevo are off on a long, dangerous journey back to the
Wetlands Clan, accompanied by the wolves. Caught in a fierce
sandstorm, they are separated from Shim and Dedu. Once again, this
sister and brother take on many challenges, make new discoveries, and
even encounter the Great One: the much-feared crocodile of the Great River.
"Once Upon a Time Long, Long Ago was an incredibly popular book
in my school library. The continuing tale, Just a Little Later With
Eevo and Sim, proves to be an equally exciting story. Students from
grades 3 to 8 will be enthralled by the adventures these two siblings
encounter. From designing water bags made from an elk's stomach to
figuring out a way to capture a gigantic crocodile; from teaching the
secret of fire making to planning how to hunt wild horses, Sim and
Eevo prove how valuable they are to the clan. Both children make
wonderful role models for all young people."
- Lorna Embrey, Teacher-Librarian
Henry Shykoff's family came to Canada from Poland when Henry was
six years old. He grew up in Toronto and graduated from the University
of Toronto medical school in 1949. Anaesthesia was his chosen
profession and he enjoyed forty years of a distinguished medical
career, which included teaching and research.
After retiring from the hospital, he pursued his love of storytelling
and the study of paleoanthropology. His first book, Once Upon a Time
Long, Long Ago, was enthusiastically acclaimed by young readers. It
was a Silver Birch nominee.
Henry lives in East York with his wife, Ruth. They are the proud
parents of three daughters and the happy grandparents of four
grandchildren. Now in his eighties, Henry is working on his third book
about Eevo and Sim.
