Created by filmmaker and screenwriter André Miranda and illustrated by Gabriel Góes, this graphic novel was developed in partnership with WWF-Brazil and inspired by real experiences and communities from the Amazon region. Selected for the White Ravens Catalogue 2021, the book blends social realism with folklore, memory, and dreamlike elements to explore themes of identity, belonging, environmental conservation, and the difficult choices faced by young people seeking their place in the world.

The legendary Mapinguari, one of the most iconic creatures of Amazonian folklore, appears as a powerful symbolic presence throughout the narrative. Moving between myth and reality, it embodies the mysteries of the forest and the forces that resist exploitation and destruction. Gabriel Góes’s cinematic artwork brings this layered story to life through richly detailed landscapes, expressive characters, and a visual narrative that captures both the beauty and the fragility of the Amazon.

Combining adventure, environmental awareness, family drama, and cultural heritage, Mapinguari offers a compelling portrait of contemporary Amazonia while introducing international readers to one of Brazil’s most fascinating myths and one of the planet’s most vital ecosystems.