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Along the Tapajós (in English)
Fernando Vilela
(Author, Illustrated by)
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Daniel Hahn
(Translated by)
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Amazon Crossing Kids
· Hardcover
Along the Tapajós (in English) - Vilela, Fernando ; Vilela, Fernando ; Hahn, Daniel
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Synopsis "Along the Tapajós (in English)"
A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Amazon Best Book of 2019 in the Ages 6-8 categoryA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Capitol Choices BookCauã and Inaê are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapajós 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, Cauã and Inaê realize they've left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi! Unlike turtles, tortoises can't swim, and Cauã and Inaê 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 Tapajós River.
