Mystery on Macaw Mountain, Maria Jose Fitzgerald
Mystery on Macaw Mountain, Maria Jose Fitzgerald
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Mystery on Macaw Mountain

Author: María José Fitzgerald

Narrator: Ricardo Cucalon, Majo Estevez, Ernesto Ramon, Elena Rey

Unabridged: 6 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/10/2026


Synopsis

Birds of a feather solve crime together in this exciting middle grade mystery! When eight endangered macaws are stolen from a bird sanctuary in the Mayan ruins of Copán, four sleuthing cousins must find out who took them—and why.

Nico and his cousins don't have much in common, but they're all excited to visit the Mayan ruins at Copán and witness the release of the scarlet macaws. Nearly extinct in Honduras, eight of these majestic birds are about to be introduced to a brand new bird sanctuary. But on the eve of the big day the birds are stolen!

Who could have planned this bewildering bird heist—and why? Nico and his cousins are determined to find out—and anyone could be a suspect: poachers, developers, Mama's annoying novio . . . The investigation will take them from bustling downtown Copán to the mist-shrouded ruins of Macaw Mountain, uniting the cousins as they unravel a plot far stranger than any of them could have imagined.

About The Author

María José Fitzgerald is a teacher and children’s author. Her favorite stories usually include animals, friendship, family, and magic. She grew up snorkeling and hiking in her homeland of Honduras, where nature and culture nourished her soul. Her debut novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon won the Green Earth Book Award and was named a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, among other honors. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, walking her dogs, or maybe out on a family mountain-bike ride.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew on January 08, 2026

When eight scarlet macaws are stolen from a sanctuary, four cousins decide to take charge in finding the culprit-- and of course, the beautiful missing birds. A fun and engaging environmental mystery!......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on March 08, 2026

Immersed in 21st century Honduras amidst Mayan ruins and a burgeoning bird sanctuary, this middle grade mystery is perfect for tweens and teens ready for an adventure read. The author does a beautiful job weaving culture, complicated family dynamics, environmental issues, and issues related to histo......more


Quotes

"This engaging mystery blends family dynamics, conservation, and cultural heritage, offering readers a thoughtful look at the complexity of human motives....A warm, twisty mystery in which family, heritage, and courage take flight." —Kirkus Reviews

"An engaging title reminiscent of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, but for a new generation." —Booklist