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Burnham, Cathleen
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Along the Mekong River in northernmost Thailand, eight-year-old Tony lives with his family at an elephant conservation center and trains as a mahout (elephant trainer/keeper). Photos document Tony's work, play, and survival of a dangerous forest fire with his beloved elephants. Despite some awkward layouts and photo cropping, young readers will appreciate the scrapbook-style glimpse into the life of a child conservationist.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(4)
K-3
On a Peruvian island in the Amazon, ten-year-old Doyli and her uncle care for orphaned monkeys until the animals are able to live on their own. Some of the accompanying photos are too dark, and information on habitat loss, poaching, and the effects of greed is awkwardly inserted. Nevertheless, this account of the difference one child's efforts can make is interesting and inspirational.
Reviewer: Grace Worcester Greene
2 reviews
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