Helena: The Sentinel of the Amazon
About this ebook
Helena Gualinga grows up between Sarayaku, a Kichwa community in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest, and Finland. From her family, she learns that the forest is not simply a place to live: it is a living world of trees, rivers, animals, traditions and memories that must be protected.
As Helena grows older, she begins to speak out for the Amazon and for the rights of Indigenous peoples. Her journey takes her from her community to international climate conferences and meetings with world leaders. With determination and dialogue, she shows that even a young voice can travel far and help others understand why protecting the forest matters to everyone.
Written for children aged 6 to 12, Helena – The Sentinel of the Amazon combines an illustrated true story with engaging activities, including a colouring activity, quizzes, word games, syllable puzzles, vocabulary challenges and a word search with a secret message.
A book for young readers who are curious about nature, different cultures and the world around them, and a useful resource for parents, teachers, educators, schools and libraries looking for an accessible way to introduce environmental protection, Indigenous cultures, climate awareness and civic responsibility.
Part of the People of Our Time series: true stories of people whose courage, ideas and choices are helping to change the world.
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About the author
Nina Corbil is the pen name of an Italian author and dreamer who loves creating illustrated books for children. The books currently published on Lulu are part of an evolving publishing project developed over several years and now presented in new Lulu editions. More titles and editions in other languages will be added over time.
Through true stories, inspiring people, cultures, traditions and ideas from around the world, her books encourage young readers to explore life with curiosity, empathy and critical thinking.
Her first series, People of Our Time, introduces children to women and men whose courage, knowledge, solidarity and commitment have helped make society a better place. The series includes books inspired by contemporary figures such as Autumn Peltier, Malala Yousafzai, José Andrés, Sister Aziza and Pope Leo XIV. To make reading even more engaging, the paperback editions include themed activities connected to each featured person.
The illustrations are created with the support of artificial intelligence and are selected, adapted and integrated into the final works by the author.
Nina Corbil’s books are created for families, schools, libraries and all children who love learning through stories.
Author profile: https://www.lulu.com/
Official website and online games: https://www.ninacorbil.com
