From the back cover of CRY OF THE JAGUAR:
Surni has a fulfilling life with her family and indigenous community nestled deep in the jungles of Panama, yet her dreams go far beyond her village. Now twelve, she attends Secondary school in Panama City but faces difficulties coping with bullies who taunt her for her differences. In a desperate venture she discovers that there are many who care about her and will help her achieve her dreams.
Surni stopped short. What was that large paw print in the mud at the side of the trail? She froze. It was unmistakably clear – a jaguar! Surni had been so caught up in her thoughts and desire to get back home before dark she had not been paying much attention to her surroundings. Was that the first print on the path? She took a couple of deep breaths to try to calm down and looked around quickly – no sign of a jaguar. As she knelt down and examined the large print, at least twice the size of her fist, she tried to decide how fresh it was . . .
Jacket design for Cry of the Jaguar by Paul Beeley, Create Imaginations
Surni has a fulfilling life with her family and indigenous community nestled deep in the jungles of Panama, yet her dreams go far beyond her village. Now twelve, she attends Secondary school in Panama City but faces difficulties coping with bullies who taunt her for her differences. In a desperate venture she discovers that there are many who care about her and will help her achieve her dreams.
Surni stopped short. What was that large paw print in the mud at the side of the trail? She froze. It was unmistakably clear – a jaguar! Surni had been so caught up in her thoughts and desire to get back home before dark she had not been paying much attention to her surroundings. Was that the first print on the path? She took a couple of deep breaths to try to calm down and looked around quickly – no sign of a jaguar. As she knelt down and examined the large print, at least twice the size of her fist, she tried to decide how fresh it was . . .
Jacket design for Cry of the Jaguar by Paul Beeley, Create Imaginations
