320 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439530644
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Orchard
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 1,114 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
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320 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439530644
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Orchard
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 1,114 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%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.