Ear, Eye, Arm

Experience the thrilling adventure of three brave children in Zimbabwe in 2174, Africa, in this Newbery Honor book by the acclaimed author Nancy Farmer. The story follows Tendai, Rita, and Kuda, who escape their parents' heavily guarded mansion to explore the dangerous world outside. Tendai, as the oldest boy, takes on the role of their leader, despite his fears of not being brave enough. Rita, his quick-tempered sister, is always ready to start a fight, while Kuda, the youngest brother, is willing to try anything.

Their journey takes a dark turn when they are enslaved in a plastic mine ruled by the terrifying She Elephant and her army of vlei people, who have been living in the dump for so long that they resemble piles of trash. Fleeing from their captors, the children find themselves pursued by the detectives known as the Ear, the Eye, and the Arm, hired by their parents but always arriving too late to save them.

As they continue their escapade, the children encounter new dangers, with the most threatening one lying at the top of the Mile High MacIlwaine, a hotel swaying like a tree in the wind. Here, they face not only humans but also spirits seeking to devour the souls of Zimbabwe. Will Tendai, Rita, and Kuda be able to overcome these challenges and find their way back home, or will they be lost in the treacherous world outside forever? Find out in this captivating reissued paperback and e-book edition of the novel.

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