Journey to the River Sea
by Eva Ibbotson
This satisfyingly old-fashioned story is set in the early 1900s. Orphan Maia is thrilled to learn she is to live with relatives in South America. She cannot wait to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Amazon and is particularly looking forward to meeting her twin cousins.
When Maia arrives, however, the family is far from welcoming and she is saddened to see that they have blocked out all evidence of the rainforest from their stuffy home. Maia turns to her strict yet kindly governess, Miss Minton, for company, and strikes up some unusual and rewarding friendships.
This exciting Amazonian adventure is a compelling read.
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
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This book was amazing! You could really relate to the main character, Maia, and it was a book that I really couldn't put down. The dream of the Amazon always drew you in more, and yet there was so much suspense and always action at the same time. There was a little romance, action and lots of adventure but still suitable for most ages - from 9 to 13. It had a beautiful ending too which rounded up to an incredible book that's really worth a read.
