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181 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 May 2008
Description
When Martine’s home in England burns down, killing her parents, she must go to South Africa to live on a wildlife game preserve, called Sawubona, with the grandmother she didn’t know she had. Almost as soon as she arrives, Martine hears stories ab...
Community Reviews Summary of 562 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 27%
challenging 22%
dark 22%
tense 22%
funny 16%
informative 16%
relaxing 11%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 47%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | Character: 31% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, Animal cruelty, BullyingMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Animal death
181 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 May 2008
Description
When Martine’s home in England burns down, killing her parents, she must go to South Africa to live on a wildlife game preserve, called Sawubona, with the grandmother she didn’t know she had. Almost as soon as she arrives, Martine hears stories ab...
Community Reviews Summary of 562 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 27%
challenging 22%
dark 22%
tense 22%
funny 16%
informative 16%
relaxing 11%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 47%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | Character: 31% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, Animal cruelty, BullyingMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Animal death