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"Cherry's watercolours are filled with flora and fauna and reveal her appreciation for this environment and its people - School Library Journal"
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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.
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In the Tirio Indian village of Kwamala, deep in the Amazon rain forest, Kamanya lay in his hammock, burning with fever. Read the first page
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In the Tirio Indian village of Kwamala, deep in the Amazon rain forest, Kamanya lay in his hammock, burning with fever. Read the first page
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Shaman's Apprenctice is one of the rarest of books. It combines an engaging true story with beautiful illustrations. The result in an aural-visual experience that transcends the age of the audience and presents a valuable message to all. It should be required reading for every planetary denizen.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"The Shaman's Apprentice" presents more information about the relationship between people and nature than many much larger volumes. The story of Kamanya, Gabriela, and the shaman Nahtahlah, educates children about the important roles of all living things. The text is supported by rich and colorful illustrations which easily maintains the interest of children from four to 14. If you want the children in your life to understand the importance of rain forests and the need to preserve them, you must have this book.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written book is that rare children's story that teaches and says something important while preserving the wonder and magic of how children (grown and otherwise) view the world.
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Everyone should read this.
A very thought-provoking book for both children and adults.
Beautifully illustrated, this text was a big hit with my class of 9 and 10 year olds, fitting in perfectly with our... Read more
Beautifully illustrated, this text was a big hit with my class of 9 and 10 year olds, fitting in perfectly with our... Read more
Published 14 months ago by thommo1919
lovely book
my 5 year old daughter loves this book, and likes us to read it at least twice each time. She also loves looking at the sketches of medicinal plants (in the inside of the front and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Marzietu
Nature's Healer
A soulful tale from the the Amazon rain forest, THE SHAMAN'S APPRENTICE with its vibrant illustrations and reflective narratives account a story when a tribe is facing changes from... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Reflection Haiku
a must read for children!
A compelling and tender story with beautiful, botanically correct and lush illustrations - this is a wonderful guide to rain forest life and healing powers. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 1998
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