Missing on Maui Reader's Reviews

Reader: Alissa

What did you like about the story?

I liked the way that the author entwined the kidnapper into the plot so you were knowledgeable of their personality before you found out that they had committed the crime.

Which character did you like best? Why?

My favorite character has to be Kona, he's adventurous, intellectual and very down to earth. Even though he is made out to be a hunk, extremely smart and athletic, his personality isn't over the top and egotistic

Is there anything about Hannah or Niki that reminds you of yourself?

Hannah reminds me of myself because of the way she acted in the mornings. Every time she woke up grumpy and made Niki feel bad she felt extremely guilty and eventually tried to make it up to her, I usually feel the same way when I make someone feel bad.

Did you learn anything about Maui that you did not know before?

One of the best parts of the book also, is how the authors threaded in pieces of history about Maui into the story plot. I never knew about how King Kamehameha had wanted to reunite the islands so brutally and how there were so many dead bodies floating in the stream below the Iao Needle that it dammed up the water passage! How sick!

What in the story reminds you of adventures in your life?

Well, I haven't been nearly attacked by a shark or helped hunt down a kidnapper, but an adventure I had to tackle many times before is having to work and cooperate with someone whom you really do not like! When I read about Sally being such a snob and how much Hannah and Niki did not want to spend time with her it reminded me of a few times I was stuck in the same position

Do you have any other comments about the book?

I think the book was great! Even though I have been to Maui once before, I hadn't known about all of the interesting history the island contained! The plot was exciting and kept you on the edge of your seat continually reading! I recommend this book to anyone who likes to take adventures and is interested in history!

Reader: Kelsey

What did you like about the Missing on Maui story?

I liked the references to places we visited on our Hawaii trip in 2001.

What character did you like best?

I liked Niki the best, because she seemed more like me or my friends

Is there anything about Hannah and Niki in this story that reminds you of yourself?

Hannah and Niki are intelligent and clever.

Also, they're personable and make friends easily, like me.

Did you learn anything about Maui marine life or Maui history that you did not know before?

I learned fun facts about sand, Hawaiian history, the Hawaiian people, and Charles Lindberg.

Any other comments that you would like to share about Missing on Maui?

Missing on Maui was my favorite book out of the three. It was jam-packed with adventure and mystery and I loved trying to figure out who did it. I also enjoyed the characters of Kona and Sally.

Reader: Jill

Which character did you like best? Why?

Niki because she always thought of ways to help someone.

Did you learn anything new about Maui that you didn’t know before? If so, what did you learn?

Yes, I learned a lot about the cultural differences.

Reader: Hannah

What did you think of the story?

What I liked about this story was that it was a mystery and that the characters were brave and courageous.

Which character did you like best? Why?

I liked Hannah best because we have a lot in common and she is smart and good with a laptop.

Is there anything about Hannah or Niki that reminds you of yourself? If so, what?

Hannah reminds me of myself, for one, that we share the same name, we both love bacon, we are good with computers, and we both have a hard time waking up unless there is something we really wan to do in the morning. Niki and I both love Pringles.

Did you learn anything new about Maui that you didn’t know before? If so, what did you learn?

I did not know that sharks come right into the places that people swim in because I always though that they had something to keep the sharks out.

Reader: Mary

What did you think of the story?

I liked everything. I love the book. I would have to say when Kona kissed Niki was my favorite part. How romantic.

Which character did you like best? Why?

I liked Niki because she wants to know a lot and is interested in a lot of things. She reminds me of, well myself.

Is there anything about Hannah or Niki that reminds you of yourself? If so, what?

I see myself as Niki because she is adventurous like me.

Reader: Justine

What did you think of the story?

The think I liked most about this book was that it was about two girls who are independent and are risk takers for the good of many people. Most things these days it seems, that everything is about guys being the hero.

Which character did you like the best? Why?

I actually liked Kona the best, even though he is not a girl. I liked that he has a lot of knowledge about his background and his country’s culture. Many of us probably don’t know anything about our culture, which is not that good.

Is there anything about Hannah or Niki that reminds you of yourself? If so, what?

I think I have good leadership skills like them, and I’m pretty girlie when it comes to shopping and boys. I too have a very close friendship like them.

Did you learn anything new about Maui that you didn’t know before?

I learned so many new things about Maui. Practically everything that the book said about Maui was new to me. I’ve never done any research or learned about it before.

Did the story remain you of any mysteries or adventures in your life? If so, describe your adventure.

I have never had a mystery like they solved with Lialani disappearance before. I’ve had tasks I had to finish with a side or team to do. It was our last project on the Civil war and we were split into 2 sides, the North and the South, and we were assigned projects to do and do anything extra to ear your side points like decorate you side to represent either the North or the South, and, where the Union and Confederate colors, and things like that.

Reader: Jahzeel

What did you think of the story?

I really liked the good friendship Hannah and Niki had with each other.

Which character did you like the best? Why?

I liked Niki best. She was amazing. She cared for her friends and family a lot. Niki has an extremely good connection with her mother.

Is there anything about Hannah or Niki that reminds you of yourself? If so, what?

Niki’s connection with her mom reminds me of my connection with my mom.

Reader: Louisa

What did you think of the story?

I liked the whole story.

Which character did you like the best? Why?

Aunt Mel because she reminds me of my Aunt Gody.

Is there anything about Hannah or Niki that reminds you of yourself? If so, what?

Yeah Hannah and Niki kinda remind me of me and my friends.

Reader: Marion

What did you like about the story?

What I liked about the story was that there is a lot of characters and they did some of the stuff we did.

Which character did you like the best? Why?

The character I liked best was Niki because she is funny and cool.

Is there anything about Hannah or Niki that reminds you of yourself? If so, what?

Yeah! Some of the things that they do is go to the beach search for stuff and most of all learn and have fun.