INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Nelson, N. A.

Bringing the Boy Home

(3) 4-6 Six-year-old Tirio was found floating down the Amazon and subsequently adopted by Sara, an American anthropologist. Now nearing thirteen, Tirio accompanies Sara back to the jungle, then sneaks away to find his tribe. Using alternating viewpoints (Tirio and his father as a young boy) Nelson has created a fast-paced story with an intriguing setting and details.

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