Along the Tapajos, Hardback Book

Along the Tapajos Hardback

Illustrated by Fernando Vilela

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A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Amazon Best Book of 2019 in the Ages 6-8 categoryA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Capitol Choices BookCaua and Inae are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapajos River in Brazil.

Here, the homes are on stilts and everyone travels around by boat-even to school!

When the rainy season comes, they must leave their village and relocate to higher ground for a while.

But after moving this year, Caua and Inae realize they've left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi!

Unlike turtles, tortoises can't swim, and Caua and Inae are really worried.

So the pair sneaks back at night on a journey along the river to rescue him.

Will they be able to save Titi?This picture book, first published in Brazil, offers kids a unique look into the lives of children who live along Brazil's beautiful Tapajos River.

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