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304 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781435298439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
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 2,029 reviews
Moods
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 44%
inspiring 31%
mysterious 28%
funny 22%
emotional 20%
relaxing 13%
informative 10%
reflective 8%
sad 7%
tense 6%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, ColonisationModerate
Sexism, Child abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Deportation, Animal death
304 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781435298439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
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 2,029 reviews
Moods
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 44%
inspiring 31%
mysterious 28%
funny 22%
emotional 20%
relaxing 13%
informative 10%
reflective 8%
sad 7%
tense 6%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, ColonisationModerate
Sexism, Child abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Deportation, Animal death