How old is Mora?

(from Cindy, age 12)

Dear Cindy,

Mora is a pretty remarkable old lady. She knows more about plants than anyone in her clan, she is compassionate and loving to Dar, her grandson . She insists on taking care of Dar as a newborn after his mother dies. Although it’s difficult, she tries to understand Dar’s uncle and his problems. I would put her age at around seventy (life span was shorter in prehistoric times times). I would love to have had a grandmother like Mora and I try to use her as a model with my five grandchildren.

Thanks for your question.
Marjorie Cowley