The story follows Maia, an orphan from England who is sent to live with distant relatives in the Amazon region of Brazil in the early 1900s. Excited by the prospect of exploring the rainforest, she soon discovers that her relatives, the Carter family, are selfish and unpleasant.
As Maia adapts to her new life, she befriends local people and becomes involved in a mystery surrounding a missing heir to a wealthy family fortune. Her adventures take her deep into the Amazon rainforest, where she learns about friendship, courage, and the beauty of nature.
