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Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin

by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventureChildren's19 chapters
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CEFR level
B2
Length
19 chapters
Format
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About this book

About this book

Journey to the Philippine Islands through the eyes of Alila, a curious and lively boy whose family protects him from spirits with ancient customs. Discover the rich culture, warm landscapes, and unique traditions that shape his early life on Luzon.

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Contents

19 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Preface
03List of Illustrations
04CHAPTER I. THE NEW BABY.
05CHAPTER II. HIS FIRST PARTY.
06CHAPTER III. THE CHRISTENING.
07CHAPTER IV. THE BUILDING OF THE HOUSE.
08CHAPTER V. FOUR-FOOTED FRIENDS.
09CHAPTER VI. THE BUFFALO HUNT.
10CHAPTER VII. THE RICH MAN'S HOME.
11CHAPTER VIII. TAPPING FOR TUBA.
12CHAPTER IX. FOREST AND STREAM.

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