The Shaman's Apprentice - by Mark J Plotkin (Paperback)
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About this item
About the Book A moving story about the healing plants of the rain forest. This is the story of a Tirio Indian boy who dreams of being the tribal Shaman, and how he and his people learn the importance of their forest and its plants. Illustrations. Book Synopsis For thousands of years, in the jungles of the Amazon, shamans have passed their wisdom of the medicinal values of rain forest plants from one generation to the next. The Shaman's Apprentice tells the story of a Tirio Indian boy who dreams of one day being the tribal shaman, and how he and his people learn the importance of their own knowledge about the healing properties of the rain forest.
Review Quotes
"Cherry's watercolors are filled with flora and fauna and reveal her appreciation for this environment and its people." -School Library Journal
- Features
- For thousands of years, in the jungles of the Amazon, shamans have passed their wisdom of the medicinal values of rain forest plants from one generation to the next.
- 4-7 Years
- 11.02" x 9.04" Paperback
- 36 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Places
Specifications
- Dimensions (Overall)
11.02 Inches (H) x 9.04 Inches (W) x .13 Inches (D)
- Weight
.39 Pounds
- Suggested Age
4-7 Years
- Number of Pages
36
- Genre
Juvenile Fiction
- Sub-Genre
Places
- Publisher
Clarion Books
- Theme
Caribbean & Latin America
- Format
Paperback
- Author
Mark J Plotkin
- Language
English