characters
This character is the protagonist of the novel, who is new to Costa Rica and tries to adapt to her new life.
Who is Makenna?
What event causes Makenna and her father to move to Costa Rica?
What is her father’s new job at the bird sanctuary?
The novel takes place in this country known for its biodiversity and rainforests.
What is Costa Rica?
A major theme in the novel is the importance of protecting wildlife and the environment. What is this theme called?
What is conservation?
The Spanish word for "bird" is this.
What is "pájaro"?
This character is a biologist who works with birds and is important to Makenna’s understanding of the environment.
Who is Dr. Parker?
What is the illegal activity that Makenna and her father uncover while in Costa Rica?
What is bird trafficking?
The sanctuary where Makenna and her father work is located near this famous geographical feature.
What is the rainforest?
This theme deals with Makenna’s transition to a new life and learning to deal with change.
What is adaptation?
This term refers to the process of reintroducing animals to their natural environment after they’ve been rehabilitated.
What is "rehabilitación"?
This character is a kind and funny man who works at the bird sanctuary and becomes Makenna’s love interest.
Who is Inés?
How does Makenna first feel about living in Costa Rica?
What is she feels lonely and out of place?
This city is where Makenna and her father live during their stay in Costa Rica.
What is San José?
This theme is shown through the relationship between Makenna and her father.
What is family bonds?
This word describes a person who studies birds, and Dr. Parker is one.
What is "ornitólogo"?
The main antagonist who is involved in the illegal activity of stealing birds.
Who is Ricardo?
What is the major turning point in the novel when Makenna realizes the importance of protecting the birds?
What is when she helps save the stolen birds?
The bird sanctuary where much of the novel’s action takes place is specifically dedicated to the care of this type of animal.
What are birds, particularly toucans and macaws?
The novel shows how people can make mistakes but can also find redemption. What is this theme?
What is forgiveness?
The Spanish term for "rainforest."
What is "selva tropical"?
This character is Makenna’s father who takes her to Costa Rica to work at a bird sanctuary.
Who is Dr. José?
What happens at the end of the novel?
What is Makenna and her father expose the criminals and help the birds?
This place is significant in the novel as it serves as a symbol of freedom for the birds.
What is the bird sanctuary?
The struggle between good and evil is shown through Makenna’s fight against the criminals. What is this theme?
What is moral integrity?
This Spanish word refers to a sanctuary or place for caring for animals.
What is "santuario"?