Book "The mystery of the disappearance of Aura" by Katiana Murillo

Tatiana is a young girl visiting Las Baulas National Marine Park in Guanacaste with her parents. Her beach nap is interrupted by a mangrove hummingbird who asks for her help to investigate what happened to Aura, the leatherback sea turtle who disappeared without a trace and should have already returned to nest. This search turns into an adventure-filled journey featuring fascinating encounters with many local species, who share what is happening in the park and surrounding areas and how to prevent species like Aura's from disappearing.

What is it about?

El cuento, publicado en inglés y español en una misma versión, gira alrededor del impacto del cambio climático y otras amenazas humanas en las poblaciones de la tortuga baula del Pacífico Oriental Tropical y la importancia de proteger sus hábitats marinos y terrestres, incluido el Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas de Guanacaste y su zona de influencia.

Why it matters

To raise awareness among children and young adults about the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats—such as the critically endangered Eastern Tropical Pacific leatherback turtle—while encouraging habits and sustainable practices that support their conservation.