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The shaman's apprentice

A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

by Lynne Cherry

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Kamanya dreams of becoming a healer by learning the ancient secrets of Amazonian plants. Guided by the shaman's teachings, he embarks on a journey to discover the powerful remedies hidden in the rainforest. His quest is filled with wonder and the hope of helping his community.

Representation & Themes

AdventureScience & NatureCultural HeritageComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0152012818
Pages
32
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,149

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Healers -- FictionRain forests -- Amazon River Region -- FictionAmazon River Region -- FictionAmazon RainforestInspiringNative AmericansMedicineMother EarthChildren's fictionRain forests, fictionFictionHealersRain forestsAmazon river, fictionForests and forestry, fictionPicture booksJuvenile fictionMedicinal plants

People

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Places

Amazon RainforestAmazon River Region