Chico of the Andes

High in the rugged Andes of Ecuador, ten-year-old Chico works hard and lives happily with his grandfather and his pet bear, Chan. By firelight, Grandfather tells Chico amazing stories about the Inca and the other ancient people who once inhabited their land. Chico has always felt a close connection to the mountains, his tierra—that is, until he discovers he is an orphan, found out on the moors, and that his grandfather is merely a kind stranger who took Chico in as a baby. Shocked and confused, Chico determines to travel to the city, leaving behind his beloved mountains, to track down his lost family and discover who he truly is.

• 180 pages
• Black-and-white original illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Chico of the Andes is part of the Level 5 Book Set and is integrated into the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set. This book is an unabridged reprint with original illustrations and updated grammar and spelling.