Along the Tapajós

by Fernando Vilela

Other authorsDaniel Hahn (Translator), Fernando Vilela (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2019

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Description

"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?"--Flap of dust jacket.

Publication

Amazon Crossing Kids (2019), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages

User reviews

LibraryThing member thornton37814

I enjoyed this story about persons living along the Tapajós River system who must move when the rainy season arrives each winter. In this story, they forget their pet turtle, and the children sneak out one night to retrieve the turtle from the now flooded village. They encounter an anaconda. The

illustrations were okay but not outstanding.

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LibraryThing member amanda4242

A children's picture book about people living along the Amazon river. I wasn't impressed by the art and thought the notes at the end were more interesting than the story, but the target audience may disagree.

LibraryThing member bobbybslax

I like the informative cultural aspect but I wasn't that interested in the plot. The art is unique.

LibraryThing member Linyarai

It was interesting to read a book set in the Amazon, and I had no idea these people moved twice a year around the floods. I would have liked more details and more of an in-depth view.

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