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First Descent

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Montana-born Rex loves nothing more than to take his kayak out on a river, the faster and more powerful the better. When he gets the opportunity to tackle the well-named El Furioso in southwest Colombia, he is thrilled. He anticipates the river’s challenges, but finds himself in a situation where the real danger is human.
In Colombia, he meets Myriam Calambás, an indígena, who has lived along the El Furioso all her life. Though she loves its rushing waters, she dreams of leaving to get an education so that she can help her people. Her dreams, and her very survival, are in the balance when she and Rex are caught up in the clash between paramilitaries, working for rich landowners, and guerillas, who are supposed to be protecting the poor.
Pam Withers’ skill at writing about extreme adventures combines with a compelling story about an endangered world and a people struggling for their very right to exist.

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Publisher: Tundra

Kindle Book

  • Release date: September 13, 2011

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781770492745
  • Release date: September 13, 2011

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781770492745
  • File size: 2380 KB
  • Release date: September 13, 2011

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English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.6
Lexile® Measure:830
Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
Text Difficulty:4-5

Montana-born Rex loves nothing more than to take his kayak out on a river, the faster and more powerful the better. When he gets the opportunity to tackle the well-named El Furioso in southwest Colombia, he is thrilled. He anticipates the river’s challenges, but finds himself in a situation where the real danger is human.
In Colombia, he meets Myriam Calambás, an indígena, who has lived along the El Furioso all her life. Though she loves its rushing waters, she dreams of leaving to get an education so that she can help her people. Her dreams, and her very survival, are in the balance when she and Rex are caught up in the clash between paramilitaries, working for rich landowners, and guerillas, who are supposed to be protecting the poor.
Pam Withers’ skill at writing about extreme adventures combines with a compelling story about an endangered world and a people struggling for their very right to exist.

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  • Details

    Publisher:
    Tundra

    Kindle Book
    Release date: September 13, 2011

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781770492745
    Release date: September 13, 2011

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781770492745
    File size: 2380 KB
    Release date: September 13, 2011

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 5.6
    Lexile® Measure: 830
    Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    Text Difficulty: 4-5
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