The Adventures of Maya the Bee

"The Adventures of Maya the Bee" by Waldemar Bonsels is an early 20th-century adventure where a young, inquisitive bee named Maya takes her first flight and discovers the world beyond her hive. Meeting many insects, Maya learns of their differing lives and questions what her bee community deems normal, highlighting the idea of finding yourself and being independent. As her hive experiences rebellious uprises, Maya's first flight turns into a grand adventure with the beautiful world outside, as advised by her elder Cassandra. With the joys of flight come the dangers of a fascinating habitat.