Panama Girl

In The Exotic Jungles Of Panama A Sensitive And Courageous Twelve Year Old Girl Named Surni Is On The Verge Of A New Life. She Is A Member Of The Embera Tribe An Indigenous Community That Has Thrived For Centuries By Knowing How To Live In Harmony With The Land. But Now As The Modern World Encroaches She And Her Family Must Face The Challenges Presented By Strangers With Unfamiliar Habits Technology And Beliefs. Her Village Now Has Increasing Contact With The Outside World And This Must Somehow Be Integrated Into Their Lives. SurniS Story Is One Of Friendship Family Relationships Danger Fear And Many Forms Of Courage. In This Rich Exploration Of Indigenous People Readers Will Explore The Art And Culture Of An Unfamiliar Land. Partial Proceeds From The Sale Of This Book Will Benefit Educational And Social Programs For The Embera Drua Community Of Panama.