A young boy who loves the Brazilian martial art of capoeira drums up his courage for a moving-up ceremony in this vibrant and inspiring book about never losing one's inner spirit.
Tchik.
Tchik.
Tchik-Tchik-BOOM!
Lucas loves capoeira, the Brazilian martial art that combines music, dance, and acrobatics. He's been practicing his moves all week for his batizado-his moving-up ceremony-where he'll get his capoeira nickname.
But today, Lucas has…the nerves! Scared he'll lose his ginga-his courage and rhythm-in the capoeira circle, Lucas plays his trusty tamborim for comfort. Then he remembers his Papai's powerful words: your ginga lives inside of you. With a little help from his community, Lucas discovers that his courage is never too far away.
| ISBN: | 9781665924771 |
| Publication date: | 26th September 2024 |
| Author: | Joana Pastro |
| Illustrator: | Douglas Lopes |
| Publisher: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity Children’s / Teenage general interest: Martial arts |