296 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330397155
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: MacMillan Children's Books
Publication date: 04 May 2001
Description
Sent in 1910 to live with distant relatives who own a rubber plantation along the Amazon River, English orphan Maia is excited. She believes she is in for brightly colored macaws, enormous butterflies, and "curtains of sweetly scented orchids trai...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,613 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
hopeful 45%
mysterious 35%
inspiring 27%
funny 22%
emotional 16%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
reflective 10%
sad 6%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, ColonisationMinor
Animal death, Child abuse, Death of parent
296 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330397155
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: MacMillan Children's Books
Publication date: 04 May 2001
Description
Sent in 1910 to live with distant relatives who own a rubber plantation along the Amazon River, English orphan Maia is excited. She believes she is in for brightly colored macaws, enormous butterflies, and "curtains of sweetly scented orchids trai...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,613 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
hopeful 45%
mysterious 35%
inspiring 27%
funny 22%
emotional 16%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
reflective 10%
sad 6%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, ColonisationMinor
Animal death, Child abuse, Death of parent