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Zonia's Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal
5.0
emotional informative inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

- Wonderfully told Peruvian Indigenous story about environmentalism and the impact humans have had on the rain forest
- Strong illustrations to help tell the story; brings emotion and life to the words
- Child perspective main character is helpful to make the topic connect more with younger readers
- Lots of information in the back of the book; love the explanation and showcase of Zonia's friends as well as the translated story