The book explores a vibrant array of festivals and holidays celebrated across Latin America, highlighting diverse cultural traditions. Each month features a unique celebration, from the feast of Saint Anthony in January to the lively Cinco de Mayo in Mexico. It also delves into an Inca festival in Peru in June and a ritual of African origin in Brazil in September, showcasing the rich tapestry of heritage and community spirit that characterizes these events throughout the year.
Sherry Shahan Book order (chronological)
Sherry Shahan is a writer and photographer drawn to the natural world, particularly the playful sea otters near her California home. Her work captures these fascinating creatures through both imagery and prose, delving into their behavior and environment with keen observation. She aims to share the unique beauty and vitality of the wild with her readers, merging artistic sensitivity with a deep appreciation for her subjects. Her approach creates engaging narratives that highlight the wonders of nature.



Ice Island
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
What begins as a training run with sled dogs turns into a race against time for Tatum and her new friend, a Siberian Yupik boy named Cole. When a freak blizzard hits this remote island off the coast of Alaska, the duo seeks shelter overnight in a dilapidated hunting cabin. Their harrowing ordeal goes from bad to worse when wind-driven snow forces them to risk an alternate route. Stranded in the untamed wilderness, they must rely on each other—as well as their faithful huskies—to survive sub-zero temperatures and bone-numbing exhaustion. Worse still, their food supply is dangerously low. The most daunting decision comes when the strongest dog runs away. One person must go for help, while one must stay behind. Either way, they'll both be alone in the wild for an uncertain amount of time.
In eisiger Kälte
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Ein atemberaubendes Alaska-Abenteuer Cody und ihr Cousin Derek brechen heimlich zu einer Kajak-Tour auf. Derek will den Hubbard-Gletscher mit eigenen Augen sehen. Was als harmloser Ausflug beginnt, wird zu einem gefährlichen Abenteuer, als die beiden ihr Kajak verlieren - und beinahe mehr.