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About the
Book:
Who cares
about the rain forest? One boy does, and
he works to save it with
magic.
After a
disastrous attempt to scare the Outsiders
from the rain forest, the animals seek
help from Yoiweta, an old medicine man or
Shaman. Approaching manhood, Yoiweta's
grandson, Abado, and the animals are sent
on a journey to a secret mountain. Guided
by a magic emerald and helped by the
animals, Abado hopes to find the Wise One,
an omnipotent being who grants a unique
power to all new Shamans. Abado may ask
for any power but only wants a way to save
the rain forest.
The
Joining Tree combines action,
danger, romance, and supernatural powers
with compassion for the native people and
animals of the rain forest. Although
written for the young adult, the story
would appeal to younger, sophisticated
readers and adults, too.
What a
great read!
"Although I am
considerably beyond the "young adult"
target audience for Clarence Cameron's
book, I found it captivating, exhaustively
researched, and extremely well-written.
I'm reconvinced as an environmentalist."
R.
B. Hill, Professor Emeritus from
Milwaukee, WI United States
"It is
good, no lie"!
Rémy B., age 12, from New
Orleans, LA
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