Characters
Who is the main character?
Makenna
Where do Makenna and her dad go?
Costa Rica
What is one big idea in the story
Taking care of animals.
What is the main problem Makenna faces when she arrives in Costa Rica
Adjusting to life without her mom and the new environment
What does robo mean?
Robbery
What is her dad’s job?
He studies birds
What happened to Makenna’s mom
She died in a car accident
How does the story show family is important
Makenna misses her mom but finds new people who care about her.
What mystery does Makenna try to solve in the story?
The illegal bird smuggling operation
What does ave mean
Bird
Who is Inés?
She works at the bird rescue center
What problem happens at the bird center
Birds are being stolen
Why is trust a theme in the story?
Makenna isn’t sure who she can trust
How does Makenna first learn about the bird smuggling
She finds a suspicious phone with messages about smuggling
What does rescate mean
Rescue
Who is Juan Carlos?
Inés’s boyfriend, later revealed as the robber
What does Makenna find that is suspicious
A secret cell phone
What does the book say about nature?
Nature is important and needs to be protected
How does Makenna help the birds at the rescue center?
She cares for injured birds, including feeding them and helping them heal
What does selva mean
Jungle
Who is Mimi?
A baby bird that Makenna helps take care of.
What happens at the end
The bad guys are caught
What is the lesson of the story?
Do what’s right and help others
How does the relationship between Makenna and Inés change throughout the story
Makenna goes from being unsure of Inés to seeing her as a mother figure and mentor
What does sospechoso mean
Suspicious