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Gr 4-8 This story unfolds in alternating chapters, written from the viewpoints of two young members of an Amazonian tribe. On their 13th birthdays, Takunami boys must face a rite of passage into manhood, guided through danger by a spiritual connection with their fathers, whose identity remains a secret until after the trial. Though they have lived very different lives, Tirio and Luka are both preparing for this mentally and physically demanding test. Considered weak because of his disabled foot, Tirio ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Six-year-old Tirio was found floating down the Amazon and subsequently adopted by Sara, an American anthropologist. Now...Log In or Sign Up to Read More