Bringing the Boy Home
Bringing the Boy Home by N. A. Nelson is a First Edition published by HarperCollins on July 1, 2008. This 224-page juvenile fiction novel explores the intertwined lives of two boys from different worlds. Tirio, once cast out from the Takunami tribe due to his disability, finds solace in his new life with an American adoptive mother. As he approaches his thirteenth birthday, he begins to experience unsettling visions that draw him back to the Amazon. Meanwhile, Luka, a Takunami boy, faces the daunting challenge of a sixth-sense test that will determine his family’s future.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges of growing up. The story juxtaposes the experiences of Tirio and Luka, highlighting their unique struggles and the call of destiny that binds them. Set against the backdrop of an unforgiving jungle, the book presents an adventure that captures the essence of action and adventure, particularly within the context of boys and men. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of their journeys as they navigate personal and cultural challenges.
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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.
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