The Spirit Guardian
On the remote island of Sasardi Muladub, in the Gunayala region of Panama, where mythology and ancestral knowledge intertwine, the elderly Nagegiryai is an echo of the past, bearer of forgotten secrets and endangered traditions. After stumbling upon a wooden human figure buried on the beach, Nagegiryai’s life becomes intertwined with an ancient magic that awakens memories of her childhood and echoes of a time when Mother Earth was revered. Now, she must face evil forces that threaten to take over the spirit of her grandson Chali and her people.
Can Nagegiryai manage to save her grandson’s life? Will she save her people from the demons that haunt them?An eye-opening read about the worldview of the Guna people, intertwined with reality and myth.Includes thought-provoking questions to help teachers and guide young readers.