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Tamarind #3
The Great Wave of Tamarind
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352 pages, Paperback
First published June 2, 2016
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Nadia Aguiar
20 books69 followersThe tiny Atlantic island of Bermuda where I was born and raised inspired my trilogy about Tamarind, a magical island where jaguars roam and volcanoes rumble. Join Maya, Simon, and Penny on their exciting adventures escaping pirates, hiding in a treetop village high in the cloud forest, zipping down an ice slide through a glacier, venturing into an eerie, vanishing village, and tracking the fearsome and elusive mandrill through the jungle.
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August 22, 2018
The long awaited conclusion to this excellent children's trilogy; I am rather sad that there are so few ratings on Goodreads, but then the target audience is too young to be allowed membership here so that may well be why.
Penny, who was only a baby the first time she went to Tamarind with her sister and brother--quite unexpectedly during a storm, and five when they went the second time. Each books is from the point of view of a different sibling. Readers, we finally find out just what is so special about Penny and why Seabiscuit, a parrot, was instructed to watch over her. She is 12 now and her grandmother tells her she needs to go back to Tamarind.
But Tamarind isn't just as Penny remembers it from her own memories and stories; something is going on and the magic isn't stable. Someone, about 13 or 14 usually due to the fact that one can't be too large, has t0--well the story summary gives you some hints.
Yes, you can read this without reading the first two, but why wouldn't you want to read them all? They are all packed with adventure on this fantastical island that his hidden from the world somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean.
Penny, who was only a baby the first time she went to Tamarind with her sister and brother--quite unexpectedly during a storm, and five when they went the second time. Each books is from the point of view of a different sibling. Readers, we finally find out just what is so special about Penny and why Seabiscuit, a parrot, was instructed to watch over her. She is 12 now and her grandmother tells her she needs to go back to Tamarind.
But Tamarind isn't just as Penny remembers it from her own memories and stories; something is going on and the magic isn't stable. Someone, about 13 or 14 usually due to the fact that one can't be too large, has t0--well the story summary gives you some hints.
Yes, you can read this without reading the first two, but why wouldn't you want to read them all? They are all packed with adventure on this fantastical island that his hidden from the world somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean.
July 9, 2016
A wonderful ending to a beautifully crafted trilogy. We in Bermuda are so proud of our Nadia!
July 15, 2024
I need more!
January 1, 2021
Aww I'm both happy and sad that I'm done with this middle-grade story. I loved returning to the Tamarind world (I recommend reading this while on vacati0n). Even though this book was the weakest of the trilogy, I still enjoyed it quite a bit. This series is definitely underrated--please pick it up!
September 28, 2017
Twelve-year-old Penny is struggling with the changes happening in her life. Her sister and brother have moved away. Her friends no longer like to play like they once did. But most distressing is watching as her beloved grandmother becomes frail and forgetful. One night Penny’s grandmother sends her out to sea in a rowboat with a warning that there is something she must do in the seemingly mythical Tamarind. Surprisingly, Penny finds herself in Tamarind after crossing the protective blue line barrier. With only memories of Tamarind from when she was a young child, Penny does not know what to expect. What she finds is a Tamarind in turmoil. Strange portals are opening with sometimes dangerous consequences, a malevolent creature is threatening people. To set things right the Bloom must be collected from the Great Wave that will arrive in just a few days. But only one person can collect the Bloom. To determine who that might be, individuals must compete in a series of challenges. Penny finds herself braving dangerous situations after she is selected to become one of the competitors. But she also finds new friends and learns to accept change.
This title is the third in the series, but could easily stand alone. Penny proves to be a tenacious, likable heroine that grows emotionally over the course of the book. Hints are offered of the family having a Hispanic background, but little more is explored. This satisfying title has a charming appeal, while also offering a fast pace and excitement.
This title is the third in the series, but could easily stand alone. Penny proves to be a tenacious, likable heroine that grows emotionally over the course of the book. Hints are offered of the family having a Hispanic background, but little more is explored. This satisfying title has a charming appeal, while also offering a fast pace and excitement.
June 3, 2018
The author pulled off another delightful adventure! Penny is the main character this time. She's now twelve, and her beloved grandmother is in failing health. At her grandmother's urging, she tries to travel back to a troubled Tamarind and manages to burst through a portal at sea. She ends up on an unfamiliar side of the island, where she learns about a once-in-a-generation event called The Bloom Festival. The winner of a contest catches the "Bloom" of the upcoming Great Wave and dumps it in the Coral Basin to save the island from the portal-shifting powers of the dangerous mandrill.
Penny and two new friends navigate the dangers of the contest challenges. Penny's green parrot-friend disappears, and she still hasn't found her old friend Helix. After all the physical and mental challenges, Penny is faced with an ethical decision: Should she give up a substance that would help her grandmother in order to save her enemy's life? I enjoyed the author's imagination!
Penny and two new friends navigate the dangers of the contest challenges. Penny's green parrot-friend disappears, and she still hasn't found her old friend Helix. After all the physical and mental challenges, Penny is faced with an ethical decision: Should she give up a substance that would help her grandmother in order to save her enemy's life? I enjoyed the author's imagination!
July 15, 2019
The Lost Island of Tamarind was the book that started my passion for reading when i was about 14 years old..
Finally penny gets her own story and adventure in Tamarind.
Strange things are happening in and around Penny's family. Granny Pearl is ill and sends Penny off to Tamarind to figure out what thw signs mean.
The story was a bit of a let down. Not really much of a adventure compared to the first 2 books. No great mistery solved and the whole magic of the island did not show through at all.
Perhaps i am older and wiser but i felt this final installment missed the climax it needed and the story went completely opposite to what i expected and the burning questions i had where answered half heartedly.
Nadia Aguair lost her passion and love for the island and the Nelson family and it shows.
Finally penny gets her own story and adventure in Tamarind.
Strange things are happening in and around Penny's family. Granny Pearl is ill and sends Penny off to Tamarind to figure out what thw signs mean.
The story was a bit of a let down. Not really much of a adventure compared to the first 2 books. No great mistery solved and the whole magic of the island did not show through at all.
Perhaps i am older and wiser but i felt this final installment missed the climax it needed and the story went completely opposite to what i expected and the burning questions i had where answered half heartedly.
Nadia Aguair lost her passion and love for the island and the Nelson family and it shows.
December 29, 2022
When I finished the secrets of Tamarind I was so scared that was the end of Tamarinds story. I remember every now and then checking if there was any news of a third. Once there was I couldnt rest until I had it in my hands. It was a near perfect resolution to the story and once I closed the book I bust into tears, both happy that the ending id rewriten in my head time and time again met all expectations and sadness that the story that I'd held so close for all those years had finally ended.
July 24, 2017
I'll admit, I didn't enjoy this one as much as the others, mainly because I love the interaction between the siblings in the other books. But I did LOVE the ending. If the last challenge were to ever be made into a film scene, I'd probably be amazed and mesmerized.
July 15, 2021
The trilogy comes to an end. It was a fun ride and I enjoyed it overall. The first and second book where the best, the third was a bit more distant from the first 2 books. No familiar people from before and the time span was very short. But the ending was perfect.
May 21, 2026
I didn't enjoy this as much as the other two books in the series, but then I'm a lot older than the target audience nowdays lol. I skim read most of it as I can't bear not to finish a book I've started, but in fairness it picked up and I did enjoy the ending!
December 26, 2017
The one book I wish there was an audiobook version of...
June 10, 2018
This series was super cute and I loved how it ended! That's how I wanted it to end!
November 21, 2018
Really enjoyed this series, they kept you wanting more.
January 15, 2023
Where would I be without this book. I still about the ending of this book years later. Changed my life!
April 24, 2026
A bit flat compared to the first two books, but still a good read.
December 14, 2016
This book is about a girl named Penny. Penny and her family live with her grandmother. Penny's grandmother always knows when something bad is about to happen but always forgets before she tells Penny. Penny has a pet bird it's not really a pet it her best friend.
The theme of the book was you should always tell people stuff before it's to late. Or bad stuff will happen. So you won't know when or what it will be like. So always tell people stuff before you forget.
I liked it because it was fun to read. I liked how it had a lot of adventure in the book. It was super fun to read. I recommend you to read it, if you like fantasy, and adventure.
The theme of the book was you should always tell people stuff before it's to late. Or bad stuff will happen. So you won't know when or what it will be like. So always tell people stuff before you forget.
I liked it because it was fun to read. I liked how it had a lot of adventure in the book. It was super fun to read. I recommend you to read it, if you like fantasy, and adventure.
April 23, 2017
Loved it! My favorite of the series.
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