Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal.
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award.
A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Eva Ibbotson’s Journey to the River Sea is a modern classic loved by adults and children alike.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features a foreword by author Lauren St John.
Maia, an orphan, can't wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents. And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781529059359
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 216 g
Dimensions: 155 x 101 x 25 mm
The most perfect children's book . . . captivatingly told, funny and moving - Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
Funny, wise and true - Philip Pullman
I've read this story more than once, and the more I read it, the more I love it. Journey to the River Sea is a tale that every child should read and an adventure that every mind should take. Ibbotson uses exotic... More
Like Eva Ibbotsons other books this one was a bit slow at the start, but by chapter three it suddenly drew my attention although, it never gave me that feeling of wanting to put the book down. However, I still really... More
Beginning in 1910 Edwardian England, 'Journey to the River Sea' by Eva Ibbotson tells the story of Maia, a thirteen year old orphan who is being sent to start a new life with relatives thousands of miles... More
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