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A plane crash leaves Jack abandoned in an isolated Tanzanian wilderness. Scared and alone, he's found by "Stone Boy" and a band of pre-human primates. After a few weeks fighting lions and hunting bucks with his prehistoric friend, Jack's character, along with his physique, grows and developes in all the expected ways. Despite the predictable arc, readers will enjoy this imaginative adventure.