Tiki is a young girl to whom lives as part of a tribe with her Mother, Father and Sister.  They grow a wide array of crops, hunt and gather as well as exchange goods in a small settlement up river.  The task's are split up by gender, however Tiki considers herself a girl and much prefers the work of the boy's.  Her love of all things boyish gets her into lots of trouble from her strict Mother.  Tiki always finds ways to escape the menial work she is expected to do. The family practice many ritua ... More

Tiki is a young girl to whom lives as part of a tribe with her Mother, Father and Sister.  They grow a wide array of crops, hunt and gather as well as exchange goods in a small settlement up river.  The task's are split up by gender, however Tiki considers herself a girl and much prefers the work of the boy's.  Her love of all things boyish gets her into lots of trouble from her strict Mother.  Tiki always finds ways to escape the menial work she is expected to do. The family practice many rituals, including those around Tiki's sister’s marriage.  These rituals are central to everyday life and keep the community together.      

All in Tiki is very mischievous and regularly gets herself into trouble.  She thrives on thrill and adventure.   Finding abandoned canoes, old settlements, vines to swing on, monkeys and small animals to become her friends.  The stories follow her often crazy way in what is hoped to be a light, exciting and humorous way as best to appeal to young readers.  Less