Lost in the Forest

By Catherine Adenle

Subjects: Endangered Species, Animals, Macmillan, Multicultural, Educational

Description: Be prepared for a few surprises when bored Ednah, a city girl went with her mother to the village and met Amina. Ednah could not resist the urge to look for animals to photograph in the forest around the village. That's how the adventure begins. Feel the excitement of being out and Lost in the Forest with Ednah and Amina amongst gorillas, crocodiles and other animals. Laugh at the antics of curious gorillas as they touched and felt Amina's face. Discover the splendour and beauty of the jungle in this wonderfully engaging story. Let the story draw you into an exciting adventure with the two girls as they explored the enchanted African terrain. 'Lost in the Forest' will fascinate and transport children and adults into the exotic, mysterious and dangerous world of one of the African forests and its numerous wildlife and take them back again in a helicopter to the safety of their classrooms, homes and libraries. It is a subtle way of teaching young readers about the protection of animals and their environment. Learning about endangered species is the first step towards saving them. 'Lost in the Forest' introduces children to the fascinating lives and challenges of some endangered species. The story achieves the difficult goal of providing education through entertainment. It makes a complicated issue accessible to young children and, in turn, spark possible continued interest in a critical world issue.