pam cairns

This is a fast moving, contemporary adventure story based in the hot and dangerous Amazon jungle and the Peruvian city of Iquitos. A highly stressed, arrogant, oil executive and his wife search for their children who are missing in the rainforest. During the rescue mission the parents come face to face with the terrible destruction of the rainforest by oil exploration and mining. They come to realise the huge impact this has on the village communities and an ancient way of life.
The children experience the hardships of jungle life, encountering witch doctors and cocaine smugglers along the way. Reaching the jungle city of Iquitos they are mistaken for street children. Pursued by the authorities they are helped by street kids and escape to the city sewers.

Suitable for teenagers and adults.