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    Bringing the Boy Home

    By N. A. Nelson

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    "I've seen what the world does to the weak. It'll eat you alive."

    Tirio was cast out of the Takunami tribe at a very young age because of his disabled foot. But an American woman named Sara adopted him, and his life has only gotten better since. Now, as his thirteenth birthday approaches, things are nearly perfect. So why is he having visions and hearing voices calling him back to the Amazon?

    Luka has spent his whole life preparing for his soche seche tente, a sixth-sense test all Takunami boys must endure just before their thirteenth birthday. His family's future depends on whether or not he passes this perilous test. His mother has dedicated herself to making sure that no aspect of his training is overlooked . . . but fate has a way of disturbing even the most carefully laid plans.

    Two young boys. An unforgiving jungle. One shared destiny.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateJun 16, 2009
    ISBN9780061957260
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    N. A. Nelson

    N. A. Nelson was born in London, England, and grew up on a cattle farm in rural Missouri. Living on a thousand acres of wilderness provided plenty of opportunities for adventure, but it also created a sense of wonderment about what else was out there. After graduating with a degree in tourism, the author strapped on a backpack and has been exploring the world ever since. Recent journeys include the jungles of the Amazon and the glaciered peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Bringing the Boy Home is the author's debut novel and the winner of the 2005 Ursula Nordstrom Fiction Contest. The author will donate a portion of the profits of this book to the Amazon Conservation Team (ACT), whose mission is to work in partnership with indigenous people in conserving biodiversity, health, and culture in tropical America. To learn more, visit www.amazonteam.org.

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    • 3/5
      This intriguing story was a quick read. As two different boys from the Amazon prepared for their rite of passage to adulthood, I was eager to find out how their stories would eventually connect. While it was fascinating to see the outstanding sensory abilities of these boys and to learn about aspects of their culture, I was disappointed to learn that the Takunami tribe was a fictional creation of the author. Nevertheless, readers will enjoy the adventure and perhaps be inspired to seek out information about Amazon cultures.
    • 5/5
      When I first read the synopsis I hoped that I would be chosen by Harper Collins to write a review as it looked fascinating. Then I was notified that indeed I had be chosen; I could hardly wait to start reading it and, when I did, I loved it.Besides being a great story, this is also a powerful read. I liked this book a lot. It had morals. It taught me how different choices influence everything that happens in the future. It also taught that your choices can influence everything and everyone around you. I enjoyed the way that the book was written in such a way that I felt that I was there, that I was Luka. Harper Collins classifies this novel as a children's book, but I most categorically believe it should be part of the young adult genre. This coming-of-age story was exceptionally unique, and I appreciated how many cultural characteristics of Amazonian tribes were incorporated into the story. I really respected how nature was such a big part of the story. Both Luka's and Tirio's struggles were very down-to-earth, particularly each boy's longing to know his father. And I was very surprised by Luka and Tirio's relationship, but very satisfied with how the ending tied up all the loose ends.I immensely enjoyed N.A. Nelson's debut novel and hardily recommend it to all readers. Look for this book on shelves in July.