Island life & settings
The name of the island where Isabella lives
What is Joya?
The main character and narrator of the story
Who is Isabella Riosse?
The ancient warrior girl from Isabella's favorite myth
Who is Arinta?
This event caused the Governor to cancel school and close the orchard in Chapter 3.
What is the death/disappearance of Cata?
Isabella often uses these to help her navigate at night.
What are stars?
The town where Isabella lives, which has been cut off from the rest of the island.
What is Gromera?
Isabella’s best friend and the daughter of the island’s ruler.
Who is Lupe (Guadalupe Adori)?
The terrifying fire demon who lives deep beneath the island's surface
Who is Yote?
Isabella accuses Lupe of being "rotten" like her father after this character's death.
Who is Cata?
Isabella uses this specific liquid to draw her maps
What is ink?
What are Ravens?
The neighbour and friend who helps Isabella; he is fifteen years old
Who is Pablo?
These "demon dogs" belong to Yote and are part of the island's legends
What are Tibicenas?
Angry rebels burn down this important object belonging to the Governor.
What is his ship?
The name of the hidden map Isabella finds that shows the island’s true shape
What is the Map of Joya?
The dangerous area beyond the Governor's border where the 'banished' live.
What are the Forgotten Territories (or Forbidden Forests)?
The cruel ruler of Joya who closed the ports and restricted travel.
Who is Governor Adori?
The mythical girl Arinta used this type of weapon to fight the fire demon
What is a sword?
In Chapter 5, Isabella decides to do this to her appearance so she can join the search party.
What is disguise herself as a boy?
Isabella’s father tells her that "Each map is a _______." (Hint: It relates to the past).
What is a memory?
Isabella's father is this type of professional, someone who makes maps
What is a Cartographer?
Isabella's school friend whose disappearance (and death) starts the adventure.
Who is Cata?
In the myth, the island of Joya was originally "floating" until it was tethered by this.
What is the Fire Demon (Yote)?
The name of the underground jail where Da and Pablo are taken
What is the Dedalo?
This is the tool used for measuring angles and stars, which Isabella knows how to use.
What is a sextant (or compass/astrolabe)?