Letters from a young Costa Rican native provide an overview of the country and its customs. Meet Muhammad. He's eight years old and lives in the village of Biting, in Indonesia. Muhammad likes arm wrestling and playing soccer with his friends. Find out what it's like to live in Indonesia by reading Muhammad's letters. He'll introduce you to his family, take you to his school, and show you how to make coconut rice following his mother's recipe.

Includes bibliography and index.

My country -- Landscape and weather -- At home -- Food and mealtimes -- School day -- Off to work -- Free time -- Religion and festivals -- Fact file -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index.