Bookverdict.com

title

Add to My List

The Great Snake

Stories from the Amazon

By Taylor, Sean & Vilela, Fernando

Publishers Summary:
As the Rio Afuá ferry wends its way along the Amazon, Sean Taylor takes in not only the sights and sounds of this extraordinary landscape but also the stories of the people he meets. From sly jaguars and the slowest of sloths to spine-tingling giant serpents and white-suited strangers, his retellings teem with legendary beings, vivid color, earthy comedy, and the mysteries of the rainforest. Together, with Fernando Vilela’s dramatic, color-saturated illustrations, they reveal the Amazon peoples' beliefs and way of life. Notes and a glossary provide additional information about the region.

 Not Rated. Be the first to rate this product!

ISBN
978-1-84507-529-3
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

Gr 3-6 As the author travels up the Amazon River in Brazil, he introduces readers to the people he meets and stories they tell. From an old woman, he hears the story of the "jurutaí", a bird that sings a love song to the moon. Others tell of a giant snake that overturns boats in the river, and of the curupira, a creature covered in blood-red hair that protects the rain forest. Three times he is told of dolphins that appear a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Become a Pro


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Add To My List

cover
by

This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Export


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Save List Search Query


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Follow Lists


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close