This book takes place in Zimbabwe around the year 2194. For best effect, place NARRATOR 1 at far left, and NARRATOR 2 at far right, as seen from the audience. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm A Novel (Book) : Farmer, Nancy : In 2194 in Zimbabwe, General Matsika's three children are kidnapped and put to work in a plastic mine while three mutant detectives use their special powers to search for them. Harare is pronounced “ha‑RAH‑ray,” sounding like “hurrah ray.” Zimbabwe is pronounced “zim‑BOB‑way.” Start studying The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm. The worst danger of all lies at the top of the Mile High MacIlwaine, a hotel so tall that it sways like a tree in the wind. Mrs. Horsepool-Worthington Beryl Horsepool-Worthinghton is the Mellower's mother. They've escaped from their father's estate to explore the dangerous city of Harare--and promptly disappear. The Ear, the Eye and the Arm Cover illustration: Broeck Steadman Puffin, 1994; audio: Recorded Books For the e-book, click here. The year is 2174. Ancient Africa: Resthaven. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm A Novel (Book) : Farmer, Nancy : In 2194 in Zimbabwe, General Matsika's three children are kidnapped and put to work in a plastic mine, while three mutant detectives use their special powers to search for them. Tendai finds an ndoro while mining, which gives him strength. Tendai, Rita and Kuda are the three children of one of the most powerful men in Zimbabwe. November 12, 2010 (imagine jazz hands here… and maybe a snappy drum intro) What fictional person, place or thing would you make real, were it in your power? The place is Zimbabwe, Africa. Both child protagonists are in constant peril: They're kidnapped, enslaved, and ultimately threatened with torture and death. Their parents call in the best detectives in Africa, or at least the most unusual: the Ear, the Eye, and the Arm, whose exposure to nuclear waste has given them powers far beyond those of other human beings. They are steps behind as the children escape from one dire situation to another. They are pursued by the Ear, the Eye and the Arm, detectives hired by the children's parents, who always seem to arrive too late. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm by Nancy Farmer. Winner Description: by Nancy Farmer, and published by Jackson/Orchard. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm takes place in a world of computer animated Dobermans and genetically engineered monkeys; a world where creatures called She … Filed under: Ideas — Leave a comment. 2 Responses to “The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm” ShadowMaster Says: May 19, 2014 at 1:54 pm | Reply. This book is an enthralling book that I believe all of its readers enjoy. Their parents call in the Ear, the Eye, and the Arm, detectives whose exposure to nuclear waste has given them special powers. The year is 2194 in Zimbabwe. Ear has large ears, Eye has huge eyes, and Arm has long appendages and can read thoughts. It received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Tropes used in The Ear, the Eye and the Arm include: All Myths Are True: The ancient African myths are very real and drive a lot of the story. Tendai, Rita, and Kuda trust (not like, trust) her at first but soon realize that she is a liar. Tags: adventure, Africa, coming of age, detectives, mutants, mystery, Newbery Medal, race, spirituality, technology trackback. So far, I think the main character, Tendai, is a kind of person who cares about the rest of his family. en Change Language. Close suggestions Search Search. This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion on The Ear, the Eye and the Arm by Nancy Farmer. She is greedy and kidnaps the children, then asked Winner Blurb: A kidnapping of the General's three children in twenty-second-century Zimbabwe sets off a dramatic chase. The year is 2194 in Zimbabwe, Africa. They've escaped from their father's estate to explore the dangerous city of Harare--and promptly disappear. There are guns and shootings. In this book, there are many main characters. Three children- Tendai, Rita, and Kuda … ear, the eye, and the arm. 5.0 out of 5 stars The Ear, the Eye and the Arm Book Review. The Ear, the Eye and the Arm combines traditional story elements with a far-flung sci-fi, futuristic fantasy in a way that no other children's book has before it. Start studying The Arm , the Eye, and the Ear questions 1-12. Three adventurous children escape their parents’ heavily guarded mansion to explore the dangerous world outside. The Ear, The Eye and The Arm, is a story based in Harare Zimbabwe in the year 2194. The year is 2194, and Tendai, Rita, and Kuda are the children of Zimbabwe's wealthy and powerful chief of security. The Ear, the Eye, the Arm is a children's science fiction novel by American author Nancy Farmer, published in 1994. The three children of the wealthy and powerful General Matsika steal out of the house on a forbidden adventure--and promptly disappear. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm blends adventure, laugh-out-loud humor, and an unforgettable cast of characters (black, brown, white, and even blue) into an extraordinary tale that listeners will find unforgettable. Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018. AbeBooks.com: The Ear, the Eye and the Arm (9780141311098) by Farmer, Nancy and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. For up there are not merely humans, but spirits whose aim is to devour the souls of Zimbabwe. Only a few workers and guests are allowed into the house, and the majority of the workers are robots. Matsika calls in ``The Ear, The Eye, and The Arm Detective Agency,'' whose three agents each have a special power to aid in their search for the captives. Open navigation menu. A 1995 Newbery Honor Book, The Ear, the Eye and the Arm note is a novel by Nancy Farmer set in Zimbabwe 200 years in the future. Their parents call in the Ear, the Eye, and the Arm, detectives whose exposure to nuclear waste has given them special powers. Verified Purchase. Thirteen year old Tendai and his younger siblings, Rita and Kuda, are quickly abducted and forced to use their wits and courage to escape and try to find their way home. 15 Total Resources 4 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Meet-the-Author Recording of The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm; The Ear, the Eye and the Arm was a Newbery Honor Book, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA Notable Children's Book, a BCCB Blue Ribbon Book, and received a Golden Kite Award, and a Parents' Choice Award. Tag Archive: the ear the eye and the arm. Their parents call in the Ear, the Eye, and the Arm, detectives whose exposure to nuclear waste has given them special powers. The Chief of Security, Amadeus Matsika has kept his children contained inside the walls of his mansion, with little to no interaction with the outside world. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm blends adventure, laugh-out-loud humor, and an unforgettable cast of characters (black, brown, white, and even blue) into an extraordinary tale. Each named after his most distinctive feature, Ear, Eye, and Arm were born with physical deformities and special sensitivities, thanks to a toxic waste disaster that struck the village where they grew up. Nancy Farmer does a wonderful job of putting the story front and center, and then surrounding the 3 children of … Tendai and his siblings Rita and Kuda have lived a sheltered life and have a strained relationship with their father, the renowned General Matsika. 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