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. Maia does find her adventure in the jungle, and with a great cast of characters, we the readers go along for the ride. Mar 15, 2015 eva ibbotson, journey to the river sea when i first picked up this book i didnt know what to expect but i was so entranced by the main protagonist, maia, that i could hardly bear to put the book. Making the unusual decision to read the book first, has turned out to be a compelling, riveting read. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It started with my hearing about this fabled opera house a.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to her bestselling fantasies, acclaimed author eva ibbotson has written a hairraising novel, set in turnof the lastcentury brazil. Print the student handout pdf 1 how does maia react when she finds out shes moving to the amazon. Adventure lovers will devour this one and wish that it would continue. Maia, an orphan, cant wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the amazon. 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. May 04, 2001 journey to the river sea is just the kind of book i loved reading as a child. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson, kevin hawkes. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson scholastic. Journey to the river sea won the nestle childrens book prize.
Pdf journey to the river sea book by eva ibbotson free. May 08, 2014 buy journey to the river sea new editcover by eva ibbotson isbn. With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to her bestselling fantasies, acclaimed author eva ibbotson has written. An amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable charact. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. We have not read the printed version what was one of the most memorable moments of journey to the river sea. She was a finalist for the 2010 guardian prize at the time of her death. I plan to share this book with many people and i really highly recommend it. Journey to the river sea audiobook eva ibbotson storytel. Discuss the way in which journey to the river sea draws together a number of stories from the past, all coming to a head in this period of time on the amazon. Journey to the river sea discussion guide scholastic. Listen to journey to the river sea audiobook by eva ibbotson. Find books like journey to the river sea from the worlds largest community of readers.
Use the questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson. Written by eva ibbotson, audiobook narrated by imelda staunton. Journey to the river sea audiobook download free journey to the. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Free download or read online journey to the river sea pdf epub book. I dont usually read book that kind of genre but it was a nice change.
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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. Journey to the river sea is an adventure novel written by eva ibbotson, published by macmillan in 2001. Eva ibbotson journey to the river sea pdf 2nv8g90xx9lk.
She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her ow. May 02, 2008 an amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters, read by actress imelda staunton. Journey to the river sea comprehension pack teaching. Journey to the river sea audiobook abridged listen. I thoroughly enjoyed and agonised, wondering what was going to happen next. Was used in a year 56 class but could be easily adapted. Cancel online anytime and keep all your audiobooks. Sep 04, 2008 an amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters.
Patricia conolly 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. Written by eva ibbotson, narrated by imelda staunton. Journey to the river sea audiobook eva ibbotson audible. 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 audiobook on cassette, 2002. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. 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. These study assessments are designed to quiz your understanding of the book journey to the river sea. The first edition of the novel was published in may 4th 2001, and was written by eva ibbotson. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
Anne t flosnik 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. What does the book she finds in the library say about bringing ones fear and prejudices to the jungle. Buy journey to the river sea paperback by eva ibbotson. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Listen to journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson at. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. An amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters, read by actress imelda staunton. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous carters. It is set mainly in brazil early in the twentieth century and conveys the authors vision of the amazon river. But what she finds is an eviltempered aunt and uncle and their spoiled daughters. Journey to the river sea is one of those special books that is going to stay with me.
Journey to the river sea is an adventure novel for children written by eva ibbotson and published by macmillan in 2001. And when maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectatcular journey to the heart of an extraordinary new world. Journey to the river sea audible audiobook abridged eva ibbotson author, imelda staunton narrator, pan macmillan publishers ltd. Journey to the river sea project gutenberg selfpublishing. It kept us hooked, wanting to know what happened next. Instead, she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. Journey to the river sea is a different however interesting book. This is a book i have gone back to over and over since i first read it at the age of ten. 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.
Journey to the river sea audiobook, by eva ibbotson. Important study topics include the meaning behind the title and a. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson goodreads. Goodreads members who liked journey to the river sea also liked. Dec 19, 2016 3 study notes packs to accompany journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson. 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. Journey to the river sea chapter 1 flashcards quizlet.
It is set mainly in manaus, brazil early in the 20th century and conveys the authors vision of the amazon river. Her last book, the abominables, was one of eight books on the longlist for the same award in 2012. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson curtis brown. What did you like most about journey to the river sea. The book is easy to start reading but then you get to a point in the middle where you just cant put the book down. Journey to the river sea audiobook by eva ibbotson.
Once you have made your notes you can use them as the basis for a writing project. The story of maias journey from victorian boarding school to the wilds of the amazon is exciting and full of unexpected adventure. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month. Marvellous journey into south america would you consider the audio edition of journey to the river sea to be better than the print version. Listen to journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson available from rakuten kobo. Journey to the river sea was written quite quickly but it spent years and years inside my head. The questions are all based on chapters and pages as you read them and cover different types of recount. Journey to the river sea audiobook download free journey to the river sea audiobook online for iphone an amazon adventure set in the. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson audiobooks on. Eva ibbotson, imelda staunton, pan macmillan publishers ltd books. It was a great book, once you read the first few chapters of the book, you cant stop. An amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. Winner of the nestle smarties book prize, 911 years category, 2001.
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