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The River King
Author Saviour Pirotta
Fantasy and Myths
Paulo is in Brazil with his father and becomes friends with local girl, Ana. She tells him about the myths and legends of the rainforest as they explore together. But her story about the River King and the boto, the Amazonian pink dolphin, seems to be more than just a tale. Paulo and Ana have evidence, and a village to protect...
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Chapters
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Chapter 1 The Legend of Encante
Paulo is helping his dad set up a butterfly farm in Brazil when, one day, he spots a boto – river dolphin – in the water. But is this boto all it seems, or might it be the legendary King of Encante?
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Chapter 2 Danger in the Night
Paulo and Ana are sure Mr Domingo is Bufeo Colorado. When he sneaks out at night, they follow him to the water’s edge. But they must be careful – the rainforest is a mysterious place....
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Chapter 3 La Sachamama
Paulo and Ana need to stop Mr Domingo once and for all. They visit Ana’s grandma who lives deep in the Amazon rainforest. Will she believe the children? And will she know how to stop the River King?
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Chapter 4 The Forest of Fear
The rainforest is a place of mystery! Bufeo Colorado has spies all around so when the lupuna turns into a beautiful jaguar who promises to help, Ana and Paulo put their trust in the forest’s magic...
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Chapter 5 Running from the King
Just when Ana and Paulo think they are safe, Bufeo Colorado appears once more. Can Adao help them stop the River King and reach the village in time to save Rosita? Or will the children be too late?
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