Its me cos again and today im gonna tell you a bit about this book called journey to the river sea, written by eva ibbotson. Journey to the river sea by freddiemerclover moona with 1,177 reads. I really like this book, in fact its one of my favourites. Sep 04, 2008 an amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. Its about this girl called maia shes an orphan, shes very excited to meet her relatives that live in the amazon forest. An epic journey to the sea 9781848574816 by patricia hegarty, hanako clulow and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson 9781509832255. For the historical novel journey to the river sea, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation as runner up for the guardian prize, and made the carnegie, whitbread, and blue peter shortlists. Journey to the river sea by huw thomas, 97814071449, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It is set mainly in manaus, brazil early in the 20th century and conveys the authors vision of the amazon river it was a finalist for all of the major british childrens literary awards, winning the smarties prize, ages 911, and garnering an unusual commendation as runnerup for the. Files included 3 journey to the river sea section5. Oct 07, 2016 this feature is not available right now.
Journey to the river sea 2003 read online free book by. Maia is a girl who lives in a boarding school unfortunately because her. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson published by macmillan childrens books, 2002 isbn 033039715x. Free download or read online journey to the river sea pdf epub book. Sep 25, 2015 journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson in djvu, fb3, rtf download e book. May 04, 2001 journey to the river sea is just the kind of book i loved reading as a child. An amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. Journey to the river sea chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. So, before it had ever rained, you could actually drink the sea.
It is extremely wellwritten and does provide a great description of the amazonthe flora, fauna, climate, and people. Start studying journey to the river sea chapters 610. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson and a great selection of related books. This is war 30 seconds to mars a warning to the people the good, and the evil this is war to the soldier, the civilian the martyr, the victim this is war. Journey to the river sea won the nestle smarties book prize for reader ages 911. Please take a moment to register your free funtrivia id. Journey to the river sea extension activity scholastic.
Journey to the river sea comprehension pack teaching. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Dec 19, 2016 3 study notes packs to accompany journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Journey to the river sea extension activity sent with her governess to live with the dreadful carter family in exotic brazil in 1910, maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the amazon river.
The range and ambition of this book is extraordinary. Redefining home chapter 2 dreamingice journey to the. A journey upriver from the black sea to the black forest. She travels with minty, her fiercelooking governess. Journey to the river sea won the smarties book prize gold award, was runnerup for the. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay. Oct 18, 2017 its me cos again and today im gonna tell you a bit about this book called journey to the river sea, written by eva ibbotson. It is 1910 and maia, tragically orphaned at thirteen, has. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson, 9781447265689, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. You give us your permission to do so by clicking on the i agree button or by continuing to use our website after you have received this cookie notification. Accompanied by miss minton, a fiercelooking, nononsense governess, maia, a young orphan, sets off for the wilderness of the amazon, expecting. This is a journey of the spirit as well as the globe and the way maia unfurls like a flower with each new adventure and.
Journey to the river sea extension activity sent with her governess to live with the dreadful carter family in exotic brazil in 1910, maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the. On its journey to the river or even in the river on the journey to the sea, it collects minerals, one of those is salt. Making the unusual decision to read the book first, has turned out to be a compelling, riveting read. It was a great book, once you read the first few chapters of the book, you cant stop. It is set mainly in manaus, brazil early in the 20th century and conveys the authors vision of the amazon. Maia feels at home in the boarding school where she lives in london, in 1910. Journey to the river sea chapters 610 flashcards quizlet. I have a book about the history of brazil, and one by bates, the. Journey to the river sea eva ibbotson, author, kevin hawkes, illustrator, illus. Maia is a girl who lives in a boarding school unfortunately because her parents died in egypt. Maia, an orphan, cant wait to meet her long lost relatives in manaus, in the heart of the amazon. The book concludes with him having found courage, using his acting talent to succeed in his dream of. Anna and rupert brace for war once again with their family. It is set mainly in manaus, brazil early in the 20th century and conveys the authors vision of the.
Set a hundred years ago, it follows the life and journey of maia. It is set in the late 19th century ive always enjoyed those books more than the ones set in more recent times and is an adventure story with strong female characters and intelligent kids. Created by scholastic book clubs view on scholastic book clubs share. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. 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. What is the summary of chapter 6 in journey to the river sea. Sent with her governess to live with the dreadful carter family in exotic brazil in 1910, maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the amazon river. A huge favourite with us at book people and described by the sunday times as the most perfect childrens book, eva ibbotsons journey to the river sea is an enchanting read that proves that every kid should live their life full of adventure. Accompanied by miss minton, a fiercelooking, nononsense governess, maia, a young orphan, sets off for the wilderness of the amazon, expecting curtains of orchids, brightly colored macaws, and a loving family. The first edition of the novel was published in may 4th 2001, and was written by eva ibbotson. They live on the river amazon on the outskirts of the city of manaus.
Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson curtis brown. Journey to the river sea is just the kind of book i loved reading as a child. Buy journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson from waterstones today. I bought journey to the riversea for a 12 year old girl. The questions are all based on chapters and pages as you read them and cover different types of recount. Synopsis an amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. Blue castle and journey to the river sea have the same sense of wonderment and discovery at exploring the wilderness around the protagonist in the. It is set in the late 19th century ive always enjoyed those books more than the ones set in more recent times and is. I have a book about the history of brazil, and one by bates, the explorer who first described this part of the amazon. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Praise for journey to the river sea journey to the river sea is funny, wise and true philip pullman enchanting and inspiring. Adventure fiction the book follows the adventures of maia, a young orphan, who is sent by her. Journey to the river sea project gutenberg selfpublishing. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson, kevin hawkes.
These study assessments are designed to quiz your understanding of the book journey to the river sea. When distant cousins are discovered 4,000 miles away, maia must travel to the exotic amazon river town of manaus to live with them. Important study topics include the meaning behind the title and a fact about most of the kids. Without being preachy or simplistic, it shows the journey of one maia, a young girl from briton, who travels to the amazon after her parents are killed in an accident. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult. This article is within the scope of wikiproject novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on wikipedia. This is an exciting adventure set on the amazon river in brazil, known locally as the river sea. Points you earn from this quiz will then be saved, and you can also participate in our trivia games, tournaments, teams, and so much more all. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson and kevin hawkes. I dont usually read book that kind of genre but it was a nice change. Pdf journey to the river sea book by eva ibbotson free. I dont see why we shouldnt have an interesting time. We were searching for books about the amazon when we came upon journey to the river sea.
Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Thats why we use cookies to help us improve our website. Discover book depositorys huge selection of eva ibbotson books online. When she finds out she has family living in the amazon rainforest, she cant wait to meet them. Journey to the river sea was written quite quickly but it spent years and years inside my head. If you like michael morpurgo stories you will love this novel.
Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson scholastic. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson librarything. Unlike her naturephobic relatives, maia loves her exotic, colourful new world. It is a full on adventure with an orphan called maia who goes and lives with her snobby.
It is 1910 and maia, tragically orphaned at, has been sent from england to start a new life with distant relatives in manaus, hundreds of miles up the amazon. She was a finalist for the 2010 guardian prize at the time of her death. It is the only home she has known since her parents died two years earlier. She has no other live relatives, and is forced to go to boarding school. This article is within the scope of wikiproject childrens literature, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of childrens literature on wikipedia. This website uses cookies to provide you the best experience. Journey to the river sea discussion guide sent with her governess to live with the dreadful carter family in exotic brazil in 1910, maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the amazon river. Buy journey to the river sea new editcover by eva ibbotson isbn. It is 1910 and maia, tragically orphaned at thirteen, has been sent.
She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. It was a finalist for all of the major british childrens literary awards below, winning the smarties prize, ages 911. However, we were all extemely engrossed in this story from beginning to end. Journey to the river sea is a different however interesting book. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson waterstones. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about journey to the river sea. Blue castle and journey to the river sea have the same sense of wonderment and discovery at exploring the wilderness around the protagonist in the company of someone else who has made an effort to live in harmony with nature. Journey to the river sea download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. She cannot wait to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the amazon and is. Any reader presented with this book will be enriched for life anne fine.
May 08, 2014 an amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. It started with my hearing about this fabled opera house a thousand miles from the mouth of the amazon and i. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson goodreads. Journey to the river sea is an adventure novel written by eva ibbotson, published by macmillan in 2001. Sent in 1910 to live with distant relatives who own a rubber plantation along the amazon river, english orphan maia is excited. Id never heard of eva ibbotson and was a bit skeptical. Puffin books, sent with her governess to live with the dreadful carter family in exotic brazil in 1910, maia endures many. It is 1910 and maia, tragically orphaned at thirteen, has been sent from. Click download or read online button to get journey to the river sea book now. It is set mainly in manaus, brazil early in the 20th century and conveys the authors vision of the amazon river.
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