Journey to the River Sea
A Gorgeous 20th Anniversary Edition of the Bestselling Classic Adventure
(Author) Eva IbbotsonA special 20th anniversary edition of this awardwinning classic adventure from Eva Ibbotson.Winner of the 2001 Smarties Book Prize Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the 2001 CILIP Carnegie Medal and the 2002 Whitbread Children's Book Award.It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at thirteen, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences.An Amazon adventure set in the wilderness of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters.
Eva Ibbotson
Eva Ibbotson was a British author known for her novel "Journey to the River Sea," blending adventure and romance with vivid settings. Her timeless stories captivated readers with their rich character development and enchanting storytelling. Ibbotson's works continue to inspire readers of all ages with their whimsical and heartwarming tales.
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