I would also recommend One Boy and his Dog. Eva Ibbotson's books are delightful, beautifully written and would keep any young reader hooked. I would highly recommend this to any 9+ reader. She is an inspiration in so many ways, holding Maia's hand on her journey growing up & discovering so much about the world.
She has an ability to teach Maia everything from the delights of the magical jungle to the virtues of kindness, loyalty, friendship and love. She appears to be dour and terrifying at the outset, but turns out to be a dark horse, with an intriguing secret past. Which character – as performed by Imelda Staunton – was your favourite? The plot meanders as dramatically as the Amazon river itself, from the strange and obsessive Carter parents and their terrible twins to the excitement, drama and fun that Maia has with Finn and Clovis. Maia's awakening to the wonders of the Amazon jungle, its people and all the possibilities away from the stultifying confines of school and the Carter family. Despite the protagonist being a girl, my 10 year old son loved this story, particularly enjoying the excitements with Finn & Clovis, and it transported us to another time, and another world. It kept us hooked, wanting to know what happened next. Unlike her nature-phobic relatives, Maia loves her exotic, colourful new world. Maia, an orphan, cant wait to reach her distant. Journey to the River Sea is about orphaned London schoolgirl, Maia, who, accompanied by her strict but kind governess, is sent to live with her ghastly relatives in South America. The story of Maia's journey from Victorian boarding school to the wilds of the Amazon is exciting and full of unexpected adventure. A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters.
What did you like most about Journey to the River Sea?
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