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"Twin brothers Omar and Yaqub may share the same features, but they could not be more different from one another. And the possessive love of their mother, Zana, stirs the troubled waters between them even more. After a brutally violent exchange between the young boys, Yaqub, "the good son," is sent from his home in Brazil to live with relatives in Lebanon, only to return five years later as a virtual stranger to the parents who bore him, his tensions with Omar unchanged. Family secrets engage the reader in this ... resonant story about identity, love, loss, deception, and the dissolution of blood ties. Set in the port city of Manaus on the riverbanks of the Amazon..."--Provided by publisher.

The author tells about his first experiences meeting street children in Brazil and hearing their stories.

South American journalist Paul Faustino begins his interview with World Cup Soccer star El Gato and learns a fantastic story of a young, lonely boy growing up in the middle of a rain forest who wandered upon a mysterious soccer field and an apparition that appeared to him daily.

Left stranded in the Amazon jungle when their plane crashes on their way back to England from Manaus, Brazil, four children struggle to survive for days until one of them finds a map that leads them to a ruined city and a secret hidden among the vines.

An introduction to Brazil's people, animals, and traditions.

An introduction to Brazil, discussing its history, religion, food, government, entertainment and more.

An introduction to Brazil, discussing the land, government, people, cultures and more.

A teenager from Brazil shares his everyday life, discussing his favorite music, what he does with his friends, and what he thinks of his future in Brazil. Additional information is provided about Brazil's history, politics, and economy.

Introduces the people, places, and history of Brazil.