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Discovering the Legend of the Amazon
Are YOU ready to discover what adventures lie hidden in the Amazon rainforest?
My name is Eli Moore and I can’t wait for you to discover what I’ve found on my adventures with my dad and my dog Kara. Come with us as we hike through the rainforest, search for rare animals, and even ride down the Amazon River. Keep an eye out for my field journal sketches. They include all of the animals we found on our adventure. But, be warned! There is more to the forest than meets the eye. And one legend of the Amazon rainforest becomes the subject of my final sketch. This is my first expedition, but after these stories and sightings, it will surely not be my last! Come along and join me on this exciting adventure!
My name is Eli Moore and I can’t wait for you to discover what I’ve found on my adventures with my dad and my dog Kara. Come with us as we hike through the rainforest, search for rare animals, and even ride down the Amazon River. Keep an eye out for my field journal sketches. They include all of the animals we found on our adventure. But, be warned! There is more to the forest than meets the eye. And one legend of the Amazon rainforest becomes the subject of my final sketch. This is my first expedition, but after these stories and sightings, it will surely not be my last! Come along and join me on this exciting adventure!
- GenresChildrens
72 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2016
About the author
Anna Hagele
3 books33 followersAnna Hagele has four kids and she spends much of her time going on pretend and real adventures with them. Just like Eli and his dad, she is an avid animal lover and likes to observe and learn about all of the animals she comes across. She hopes that her books will help kids to open their minds to all of the life around them and to awaken their adventurer spirits.
She lives with her husband, Michael, and their four children in Santa
She lives with her husband, Michael, and their four children in Santa
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October 2, 2016
An eye-opening children book that brings me and my son to see the marvelous flora and fauna at the Amazon rainforest! The writing is easy to read and I love the description of the living creatures that discovered by Eli and his dad. The author did a great job in researching about the place and animals. Not to mention that my son loves the illustrations in the book to help him imagine how the animals look like.
Thanks to the author for providing me this free copy of the book in exchange of my honest review.
This review is originally posted on my blog: http://wp.me/p6Uw1h-oy
Thanks to the author for providing me this free copy of the book in exchange of my honest review.
This review is originally posted on my blog: http://wp.me/p6Uw1h-oy
November 29, 2017
Discovering the Legend of the Amazon by Anna Hagele is a perfect book for young kids in the sixth grade to even adults that are in their twenties who are reading to their nieces and nephews or just by themselves. This book is a short read that has wonderful pictures in it of the different type of animals that the main character has drawn for us in the book.
Eli Moore is a young ten-year-old boy who is much like his father not only in looks but also with his love of science and exploring. Eli is also our narrator of the book and it’s pretty interesting to see the Amazon through Eli’s eyes. I’ve never been so it was still really cool. He’s such a three-dimensional character, he wants to go with his dad for this one trip, to help his dad find this elusive lizard that his dad has been trying to find. Once Eli gets there he realizes that it's most definitely different from what he’s used to. I wish we could have learned a bit more about this myth that one of the people in the outpost was talking about.
The next character is Eli’s father, Peter Moore, who is a biologist who also travels around the world vlogging for kids to learn more about different types of animals. Peter is the grown-up version of his son Eli. Peter becomes very bubbly and talkative about the animals he films for his vlog. However, he doesn't have that celebrity type of vibe that most people have when they vlog.
Then there is Kara, Peter and Eli’s dog. She is a gray German Shepard and most of the people in Peru have called her a wolf because they don’t know what a German Shepard looks like. Kara mostly goes on these trips with Peter to keep him safe and out of trouble, so that he could return home to Peter’s wife and Eli. But know she also has to protect Eli as well. She seems like a very well-behaved dog, which is always good.
Discovering the Legend of the Amazon by Anna Hagele is a good read for anyone and of any age to read. I am giving this book five stars.
Anyways until the next time enjoy this review brought to you by
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I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
If you would like to read more reviews like this one please go to baronessbooktrove.com
Eli Moore is a young ten-year-old boy who is much like his father not only in looks but also with his love of science and exploring. Eli is also our narrator of the book and it’s pretty interesting to see the Amazon through Eli’s eyes. I’ve never been so it was still really cool. He’s such a three-dimensional character, he wants to go with his dad for this one trip, to help his dad find this elusive lizard that his dad has been trying to find. Once Eli gets there he realizes that it's most definitely different from what he’s used to. I wish we could have learned a bit more about this myth that one of the people in the outpost was talking about.
The next character is Eli’s father, Peter Moore, who is a biologist who also travels around the world vlogging for kids to learn more about different types of animals. Peter is the grown-up version of his son Eli. Peter becomes very bubbly and talkative about the animals he films for his vlog. However, he doesn't have that celebrity type of vibe that most people have when they vlog.
Then there is Kara, Peter and Eli’s dog. She is a gray German Shepard and most of the people in Peru have called her a wolf because they don’t know what a German Shepard looks like. Kara mostly goes on these trips with Peter to keep him safe and out of trouble, so that he could return home to Peter’s wife and Eli. But know she also has to protect Eli as well. She seems like a very well-behaved dog, which is always good.
Discovering the Legend of the Amazon by Anna Hagele is a good read for anyone and of any age to read. I am giving this book five stars.
Anyways until the next time enjoy this review brought to you by
Baroness’ Book Trove.
I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
If you would like to read more reviews like this one please go to baronessbooktrove.com
October 5, 2016
Fun book!
I am a 6th grade teacher and am always looking for books that my students will like. I had the opportunity to read this book, and I really enjoyed it. As you read, you are easily drawn in by the details of Eli's trip. The description of the Amazon and the animals Eli and his father encounter not only make this fun to read but is also educational in other ways.
I am a 6th grade teacher and am always looking for books that my students will like. I had the opportunity to read this book, and I really enjoyed it. As you read, you are easily drawn in by the details of Eli's trip. The description of the Amazon and the animals Eli and his father encounter not only make this fun to read but is also educational in other ways.
September 30, 2016
Adventurous Read for Adventurous Kids
This is an amazing children's book! A lot of books out there that have "learning info" in them immediately turn kids off because they, well, read like school books. REALLY think about it for a minute - do most kids out there enjoy reading school books at school, let alone in their free time?? Most that I know sure don't!
With all of that being said, this book is chock-full of adventure; facts about animals, the Amazon Rainforest and more; and really cool sketches. What I found kind of neat about the sketches is that they really do look like a talented kid drew them instead of some amazingly talented illustrator. That kind of makes it more "kid like" in my opinion, too.
All in all I just really found this to be a great book for kids out there who like to explore, like to see cool animals and who love adventure and new experiences. It isn't an overly difficult read by any means, but it's fun and it's interesting and it draws you into the Amazon along with Eli, his father, and their dog, Kara. That's EXACTLY what a book is *supposed* to do.
This is an amazing children's book! A lot of books out there that have "learning info" in them immediately turn kids off because they, well, read like school books. REALLY think about it for a minute - do most kids out there enjoy reading school books at school, let alone in their free time?? Most that I know sure don't!
With all of that being said, this book is chock-full of adventure; facts about animals, the Amazon Rainforest and more; and really cool sketches. What I found kind of neat about the sketches is that they really do look like a talented kid drew them instead of some amazingly talented illustrator. That kind of makes it more "kid like" in my opinion, too.
All in all I just really found this to be a great book for kids out there who like to explore, like to see cool animals and who love adventure and new experiences. It isn't an overly difficult read by any means, but it's fun and it's interesting and it draws you into the Amazon along with Eli, his father, and their dog, Kara. That's EXACTLY what a book is *supposed* to do.
August 27, 2016
"A Fun Story For Young Readers"
This is an educational adventure story for young readers, ages 8 and older. Ten-year old Eli Moore is an adventurer and takes the reader along on his trip to Peru. He travels with his dad and also his dog, Kara. They trek through the rain forest, come across rare animals, and take a ride down the Amazon River. The author has written a very compelling, joyful story which moves right along. There are many twists; it is thought provoking and the story-line is great. I'll be looking forward to Eli's next adventure since I've always been an adventurer since I was a kid. Thus, grandmas will like this wonderful story, too!
This is an educational adventure story for young readers, ages 8 and older. Ten-year old Eli Moore is an adventurer and takes the reader along on his trip to Peru. He travels with his dad and also his dog, Kara. They trek through the rain forest, come across rare animals, and take a ride down the Amazon River. The author has written a very compelling, joyful story which moves right along. There are many twists; it is thought provoking and the story-line is great. I'll be looking forward to Eli's next adventure since I've always been an adventurer since I was a kid. Thus, grandmas will like this wonderful story, too!
September 15, 2016
I absolutely loved this book! Even though it was written with children in mind - it was a great book for adults as well. BEWARE! This book is for adventurers and wannabes! Eli takes a trip with his video-blogging dad to Peru and the Amazon in search of a rare lizard. Of course his el lobo, dog with unusual coloring, has to go along to protect them, and protect them he does! The jungle folklore is a great added bonus and really left me hanging at the very end of the book, wanting to read more! Anna, please don't forget me on your next book! Highly recommend for all ages above 8 y/o. BTW, I was given this book free for an honest review. Loved it!!
August 27, 2016
Great book!
I received this book free in exchange of my honest opinion. I read it & loved the book. I really like Eli, the main character. My 12 year old also read it & she couldn't put it down. Very interesting & held her attention the whole way through (which is hard to do). I would definitely recommend this book & my daughter has already recommended to her friends. Great job to the Author!
I received this book free in exchange of my honest opinion. I read it & loved the book. I really like Eli, the main character. My 12 year old also read it & she couldn't put it down. Very interesting & held her attention the whole way through (which is hard to do). I would definitely recommend this book & my daughter has already recommended to her friends. Great job to the Author!
October 26, 2016
I won this book in the Goodreads Giveaways!
I found this an entertaining little intermezzo from the Bigger books I usually read.
I gave it 3 stars because it's difficult for me to rate it properly. It is a children's book and If I were a child Still, I guess I would have given it a rating of 4 stars. As it is, I'm an adult with no Kiss of my own yet and that's why I gave it 3 stars.
It's a dun little story though. Good job!
I found this an entertaining little intermezzo from the Bigger books I usually read.
I gave it 3 stars because it's difficult for me to rate it properly. It is a children's book and If I were a child Still, I guess I would have given it a rating of 4 stars. As it is, I'm an adult with no Kiss of my own yet and that's why I gave it 3 stars.
It's a dun little story though. Good job!
September 18, 2016
Travel with ten-year-old Eli to the Amazon. See what he sees, hear what he hears, feel what he feels, smell what he smells—and shiver with him as he confronts the Legend of the Amazon. A chapter book filled with fun facts and illustrations. The author sent me a copy of this book for an honest review—and, honestly, I enjoyed it.
January 24, 2017
Disclaimer: I won this book on Goodreads.
This is a good book for a kid. I liked the the main character showing trepidation and excitement during his adventures. The animal drawings with the labeled parts were cute. I hope this series continues and encourages children to explore the outside world.
This is a good book for a kid. I liked the the main character showing trepidation and excitement during his adventures. The animal drawings with the labeled parts were cute. I hope this series continues and encourages children to explore the outside world.
September 20, 2016
Great adventure book for kids of all ages. If your kid doesn't like to read, still try this book. Not a lot of fluff and long sentences that don't go anywhere to distract the reader. Just details and a fast paced storyline.
September 21, 2016
Good story
This story is one that has mystery and adventure something young boys and girls will enjoy. Young boys will be able to relate Eli in the story.
Perfect chapter book for upper elementary school children
This story is one that has mystery and adventure something young boys and girls will enjoy. Young boys will be able to relate Eli in the story.
Perfect chapter book for upper elementary school children
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