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
For Parents
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
Plotkin
Places
Amazon RainforestAmazon River Region