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 oneâs inner spirit.
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Lucas loves capoeira, the Brazilian martial art that combines music, dance, and acrobatics. Heâs been practicing his moves all week for his batizadoâhis moving-up ceremonyâwhere heâll get his capoeira nickname.
But today, Lucas hasâŚthe nerves! Scared heâll lose his gingaâhis courage and rhythmâin the capoeira circle, Lucas plays his trusty tamborim for comfort. Then he remembers his Papaiâs 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.