Paka Paka con la Papa

By Sara Andrea Fajardo, Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)

A scientist races against time to save wild potatoes from extinction.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the Andes mountains, scientist Alberto Salas embarks on a thrilling quest to find wild potatoes before they vanish forever. These unique potatoes hold the potential to feed the world, but climate change threatens their existence. As Alberto plays a high-stakes game of hide and seek, the clock ticks down. Will he succeed in his mission to preserve these vital crops? Dive into this vibrant tale of adventure and discovery, where the fate of the world's food supply hangs in the balance.

From the publisher

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award WinnerWhat can a potato do? To Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, they have the power to change the world. Go on the hunt with Alberto for for wild potatoes before they go extinct in this playful picture book biography, gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. High up in the Andes mountains of Peru, agricultural scientist Alberto Salas is on a quest. A quest… for potatoes. Up and down the Andes mountains he goes, playing an epic game of paka paka con la papa, potato hide and seek. These potatoes are special: they have the power to feed the world. Alberto doesn’t have a second to waste. The climate is changing and Alberto must find each and every one to save them before they go extinct. The game is on! Alberto races and peers and prods. Drives and trods and climbs. Will he find the potato he seeks? Will he win the game of paka paka con la papa? Author Sara Andrea Fajardo’s spirited biography about “the godfather of potatoes” is paired with lush art by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal to capture how celebrated scientist Alberto Salas brings joy, curiosity, and fun to his very important, life-changing work. ¡También disponible en español!