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Gr 1–3—The setting of this book is the village of Meghalaya, India, which sits under a layer of clouds. During monsoons it is often hit hard by heavy rains and wind, causing the nearby rivers to overflow and separating the village from the surrounding areas. To prevent this from happening, villagers have constructed Jingkieng Jri—living root bridges. This book tells the story of a young boy whose uncle is teaching him how build, maintain, and support their community's Jingkieng Jri. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More