Along the Tapaj (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781542008686)

A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Amazon Best Book of 2019 in the Ages 6-8 categoryA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Capitol Choices Book

Cau and Ina are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapaj s 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, Cau and Ina realize they've left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi Unlike turtles, tortoises can't swim, and Cau and Ina 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 Tapaj s River.

Author: Fernando Vilela
ISBN-10: 1542008689
ISBN-13: 9781542008686
Publisher: Amazon Crossing Kids
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2019
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 508846 / Along the Tapajos


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2019 pg. 131
Booklist 09/15/2019 pg. 58
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2019
School Library Journal 11/01/2019 pg. 53