Reading Rainbow: The Shaman's Apprentice - A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (2001)

In this provocative story from the heart of the rain forest, Lynn Cherry has adapted the true experiences of Mark J. Plotkin's Tales of a Shaman's ... Show synopsis In this provocative story from the heart of the rain forest, Lynn Cherry has adapted the true experiences of Mark J. Plotkin's Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice for young readers. Cherry's book, featured in Reading Rainbow: The Shaman's Apprentice: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest follows the life of Kamanya, who aspires to be like the shaman Nahtahlah in his village. When a terrible disease strikes the villagers, they turn to their only hope, the shaman and his healing plants. Viewers will learn about the medicinal value of rain forest plants and will better understand the importance of preserving rain forests. ~ Alice Day, Rovi Hide synopsis