Along the tapaj�s - fernando vilela

A USBBY Outstanding International Book An Amazon Best Book of 2019 in the Ages 6-8 category A Junior Library Guild Selection A Capitol Choices Book Cau and Ina are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapaj s 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, Cau and Ina realize theyve left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi Unlike turtles, tortoises cant swim, and Cau and Ina 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 Brazils beautiful Tapaj s River.