Where the River Runs Black

An orphaned boy, having spent his formative years in the depths of the Amazon rainforest, is suddenly thrust into the modern world when a compassionate priest, familiar with the boy's father, intervenes. As he navigates the complexities of civilization, the boy struggles to reconcile his wild upbringing with the constraints of society. This poignant tale explores themes of identity, belonging, and the clash between nature and modernity, as the young protagonist grapples with his past while trying to find his place in a world that feels foreign to him.