Virginia W Ames

Bo and the Fly-Away Kite Virginia W Ames

Outdoorsy Bo, with his pals Latino Tomás and Native O'odham Húsi, and guided by his wise Grandpa, are on a kite-flying adventure among colorful cacti. The Sonoran Desert, with its weird-shaped plants and interesting animals, is beautiful -- and can be hazardous. When something very mysterious happens, their curiosity rewards them with many nature discoveries on the way to solving the mystery. Children of all ages will be charmed by this intriguing true-life story, a culturally rich and heartwarming way to experience the verdant desert of the US-Mexico Borderlands. Honoring the traditional cultures and communities that share the border, this tri-lingual book is a major contribution to tri-cultural understanding.