Far upriver in an African desert, an elusive manatee thrives-until the rainy season ends, water levels plummet, and new dangers emerge. Community members and specialists spring to action to save the manatee-and to keep her safe in the future. This is a lyrical, informational picture book about African manatees, with additional backmatter about the mysteries surrounding these creatures as well as their importance to West African cultures and ecosystem health.
