The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm
by Nancy Farmer
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Author: Nancy FarmerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-10-01
ISBN: 0140376410
Number of pages: 311
Publisher: Puffin
Product features:
- 1994 - Puffin Book - Paperback
- The Ear, The Eye and the Arm
- By Nancy Farmer
- Classic - 1995 Newberry Honor Book
- Collectible
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Book Review: "This is a plastic mine..."
Summary: 5 Stars
Harare Zimbabwe 2194. Cars fly. Robots and mechanical guard dogs maintain household order. Want to see real plastic? Go to a museum.
Author Nancy Farmer lived 17 years in Africa. She creates complex, realistic characters, especially the Matiska children and the three detectives. Minor players - the She-Elephant, the Mellower, his mother - are also well-drawn. You remember them.
Africa's future is tied to its past. Greed and prejudice still exist, but so do courage and resourcefulness. I liked how the native Shona spiritual world influences the characters.
Unforgettable setting + humor + insight = unique adventure/coming of age novel for children and adults. I referred to the appendix and glossary throughout the book; both aided my understanding.
This was the first Nancy Farmer book I tried. I look forward to reading more by this accomplished author.
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