Lucas and the Capoeira Circle

A young boy who loves the Brazilian martial art of capoeira drums up his courage for a moving-up ceremony in this vibrant and inspiring book about never losing ones inner spirit. Tchik. Tchik. Tchik-Tchik-BOOM! Lucas loves capoeira, the Brazilian martial art that combines music, dance, and acrobatics. Hes been practicing his moves all week for his batizadohis moving-up ceremonywhere hell get his capoeira nickname. But today, Lucas hasthe nerves! Scared hell lose his gingahis courage and rhythmin the capoeira circle, Lucas plays his trusty tamborim for comfort. Then he remembers his Papais powerful words: your ginga lives inside of you. With a little help from his community, Lucas discovers that his courage is never too far away.