Maya and Jumi live in a remote jungle and have no contact with the outside world. When they see “outsiders” approaching their village, they are afraid ... but also a little curious. When the “outsiders” come even closer, the tribe takes action to protect itself, and Jumi and Maya must help.
Curriculum link:
Language Arts: Literature
Key Concepts:
Characters in a narrative can face dilemmas, such as whether they should keep a secret or not.A character’s thoughts and feelings can be shown through what they say and do.
Reading Strategies:
Identifying a character’s thoughts and feelings by observing their actions and speech