Maia, orphaned at 13 in England, is very unhappy to be staying with distant relatives hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She becomes friends with a mysterious English boy who lives with the local Indians. But when they are forced to flee upriver, they are pursued by some very eccentric characters.
Journey to the River Sea (HB) Summary
Journey to the River Sea (HB) by Eva Ibbotson
Maia, orphaned at 13 in England, is very unhappy to be staying with distant relatives hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She becomes friends with a mysterious English boy who lives with the local Indians. But when they are forced to flee upriver, they are pursued by some very eccentric characters.
Journey to the River Sea (HB) Reviews
"The plot is rich in drama, suspense, hints of romance, and a sense of justice. Adventure lovers will devour this one and wish that it would continue." "Surely the most perfect children's book of the year is Eva Ibbotson's captivatingly told, funny and moving Journey to the River Sea."
About Eva Ibbotson
Eva lbbotson writes for both adults and children. Her books for children, with their fantastic creatures, outrageous characters, dark humour and brilliant storytelling, have much in common with Roald Dahl's. Which Witch? (0 330 26586 5) was runner-up for the Carnegie Medal and The Secret Of Platform 13 (0 330 33748 3) was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize. She lives in Newcastle.
Winner of Smarties Book Prize Gold Award 2001 Short-listed for Blue Peter Book Award (Book I Couldn't Put Down Prize) 2002 Short-listed for LA Carnegie Medal 2002 Short-listed for Blue Peter Children's Book Awards: The Book I Couldn't Put Down 2002 Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2002 Short-listed for Whitbread Book Awards: Children's Book Category 2001 Short-listed for Whitbread Children's Book of the Year 2001
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