Along the Tapajós

by Fernando Vilela

Fernando Vilela (Illustrator) and Daniel Hahn (Translator)

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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 Book

Cauã 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.
  • ISBN10 1542008689
  • ISBN13 9781542008686
  • Publish Date 1 October 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Amazon Publishing
  • Imprint Amazon Crossing Kids
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 40
  • Language English