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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-tempered aunt and uncle and their spoiled daughters.... read more
Summary
It's about a girl called Mia, she goes to a boarding school in London, but then her parents died but they left her money. Mia then goes to live with her uncle's family. But Mia's uncle's family isn't really nice and Mia begins to hate her cousins and aunt. All the maids look horrible as well-... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
First Sentence
IT WAS A good school, one of the best in London.
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Authors & Contributors
- Eva Ibbotson (Author)
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