
Journey to the River Sea
by Eva Ibbotson
Title:
Journey to the River Sea
Author:
Eva Ibbotson
Series (if any):
Macmillan Collector's Library
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
384 pages
Publisher:
Macmillan Publishers Int Ltd - MDL
ISBN-13:
9781529059359
EAN:
9781529059359
Classifications:
Classic and Biographical
Weight (g):
332
Dimensions (mm):
156 x 102 x 23
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
lt;p>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.






























