Run, Little Chaski!

By Mariana Llanos, Mariana Ruiz Johnson (illustrator),

Book cover of Run, Little Chaski!: An Inka Trail Adventure

Book description

In this tale set in the ancient Inka empire, Little Chaski has a big job: he is the Inka King's newest royal messenger. But on his first day things quickly start to go awry. Will Little Chaski be able to deliver the royal message on time?

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Why read it?

1 author picked Run, Little Chaski! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Through this book, little ones will learn about history, the Inkas, Peru, and its animales. But all in a super fun way filled with tension. Will our little messenger - a Chaski - deliver the important message on time? Kids will be involved in this story, cheering for our little Chaski all the way. This book has received many awards. So well deserved to both the author and the illustrator.

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