311 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140376418
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
General Matsika's children steal out of the house on a forbidden adventure--and disappear. In Zimbabwe, in the year 2194, the children's parents call in Africa's most unusual detectives--the Ear, the Eye and the Arm--who have powers far beyond tho...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,130 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
emotional 44%
mysterious 44%
tense 44%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 22%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
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311 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140376418
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
General Matsika's children steal out of the house on a forbidden adventure--and disappear. In Zimbabwe, in the year 2194, the children's parents call in Africa's most unusual detectives--the Ear, the Eye and the Arm--who have powers far beyond tho...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,130 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
emotional 44%
mysterious 44%
tense 44%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 22%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.