by Eva Ibbotson · Macmillan Children's Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781509832255
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«Journey to the River Sea» is Eva Ibbotson's adventure novel, published by Macmillan Children's Books in paperback (320 pages, in English).
In 1910, thirteen-year-old English orphan Maia travels to Manaus, deep in the Amazon, to meet distant relatives. An eccentric and mysterious governess accompanies her, keeping her own reasons. Amid an exuberant jungle and cold hosts busy with their own affairs, Maia will experience friendships, secrets, and an unforgettable adventure.
15th anniversary edition with a foreword by Lauren St John. Winner of the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize; finalist for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award.
Recommended for readers ages 9 to 11, especially those seeking classic adventures in exotic and historical settings.
Eva Maria Charlotte Michelle Ibbotson was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's literature. Some of her novels for adults have been reissued for the young adult market. The historical novel Journey to the River Sea won her the Smarties Prize in category 9–11 years, garnered an unusual commendation as runner-up for the Guardian Prize, and made the Carnegie, Whitbread, and Blue Peter shortlists. She was a finalist for the 2010 Guardian Prize at the time of her death. Her last book, The Abominables, was among four finalists for the same award in 2012.
