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Along the Tapajós

by Fernando Vilela

Ages: 6+

Published: 2019

Publisher: Amazon Crossing Kids

ISBN: 978-1-54200-868-6

Keywords: Brazil, Rescue, Amazon River, Rivers, Rainy season, Rain Forest

Two Brazilian siblings, forced to leave their flooded riverbank Amazon home every rainy season, return to rescue their pet tortoise. Enveloping bold color scenes. Back matter.