298 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756915520
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 October 2003
Description
Accompanied by Miss Minton, a fierce-looking, no-nonsense governess, Maia, a young orphan, sets off for the wilderness of the Amazon, expecting curtains of orchids, brightly colored macaws, and a loving family. But what she finds is an evil-temper...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,602 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
hopeful 47%
mysterious 35%
inspiring 28%
funny 22%
emotional 17%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
reflective 10%
sad 7%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 25% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | 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
298 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756915520
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 October 2003
Description
Accompanied by Miss Minton, a fierce-looking, no-nonsense governess, Maia, a young orphan, sets off for the wilderness of the Amazon, expecting curtains of orchids, brightly colored macaws, and a loving family. But what she finds is an evil-temper...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,602 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
hopeful 47%
mysterious 35%
inspiring 28%
funny 22%
emotional 17%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
reflective 10%
sad 7%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 25% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | 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