Baktar: A Tale From The Andes (Paperback)

by Laurie J. White (Author)
Key Phrases: Sapa Inca, Machu Picchu, Inca Way (more...)

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Product Description
Baktar is not a common cat, even though he looks like one. He is a Royal Black Tarquoia, a mythical species, who lived among the ancient Inca of Peru high in the Andes Mountains. Baktar watches and guards his mistress Amasuwa, an Inca princess who is struggling with her fears concerning her upcoming marriage. Her grandfather Pachacuti, ninth king of the Inca Realm, has his own concerns as he ponders the question of which god really is God and might there be just one? Baktar, meanwhile, is busy with his own escapades, but he is beginning to sense a lurking evil from which he must guard Pachacuti, if necessary, with his life. The scene is the beautiful and mysterious Machu Picchu, summer resort for the royal family. Young readers will enjoy this tale with its fascinating details about the Ancient Inca wrapped in myth, intrigue and heroism. (Ages 9 and up)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: The Shorter Word Press (April 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980187702
• ISBN-13: 978-0980187700
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #974,789 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and informative read, April 23, 2008

By	Marika R. Mullen (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a perfect book for children, and an interesting read for adults as well. It contains a wealth of information about the culture of the Incas and the lore of the Tarquoias, and reads very prettily as both a story and a textbook. The narration is presented in an easy and conversational manner, and as long as you look up the pronunciation of the Inca words, this would be a fun book to read out loud as well.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Grandchildren, April 23, 2008

By	Henrietta J. Turley "H. Turley" (Dalton, Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I gave this book to my grandchildren-ages 11 and 13 ( girl and boy) and they loved it! It has a combination of ancient lore and mystery that kids are facinated with, plus the animal heroism that we all love. They totally don't realize that it's educational at all!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative history, April 23, 2008

By	F. Lewis (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Baktar is a fascinating cat who will introduce you to historical fiction in a way that is both fun and educational--for both children and adults. What an imagination this author has! Bring us more!