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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.