Great Snake: Stories from the Amazon

by Sean Taylor

Fernando Vilela (Illustrator)

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As the Rio Afua ferry twists its way along the Amazon, Sean Taylor breathes in not only stories from local people he meets, but also the rich smells, sights and sounds of the extraordinary landscape. From trickster jaguars and the slowest of sloths to spine-tingling giant serpents and white-suited river strangers, his retellings teem with legendary beings, vivid colours, down-to-earth comedy and the mysteries of the rainforest, revealing Amazon people's beliefs along with their way of life. Dramatic illustrations, together with notes and a glossary, combine to make this a very special collection, filling a gap in the market for collections from South America.
  • ISBN10 1845075293
  • ISBN13 9781845075293
  • Publish Date 6 March 2008
  • Publish Status Transferred
  • Out of Print 9 February 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
  • Imprint Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 64
  • Language English