Napa Va a la Montagaa Contributor(s): Ramirez, Antonio (Author), Domi (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0888997159 ISBN-13: 9780888997159 Publisher: Groundwood Books OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Hardcover Language: Spanish Published: October 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: When their father disappears one day, Napi and her little brother Nicle decide to leave their village to find him. They set off up river on a raft. As they go, their search assumes a magical quality, becoming a journey of self-discovery. Turtles carry the raft on their backs; the children are transformed into deer; and other animals offer help and advice. Finally, an armadillo tells them that if they return home, they will find a big surprise awaiting them! Featuring award-winning Domi's richly evocative art, "Napi to the Mountain" has the imaginative interest and timeless appeal of the Mexican folk culture that inspired it. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 870 |
Physical Information: 0.49" H x 9.26" W x 12.5" (1.35 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: When their father disappears one day, Nap and her little brother Nicl decide to leave their village to find him. They set off up river on a raft. As they go, their search assumes a magical quality, becoming a journey of self-discovery. Turtles carry the raft on their backs; the children are transformed into deer; and other animals offer help and advice. Finally, an armadillo tells them that if they return home, they will find a big surprise awaiting them Featuring award-winning Domi's richly evocative art, Napi to the Mountain has the imaginative interest and timeless appeal of the Mexican folk culture that inspired it. |