When distant cousins are discovered 4,000 miles away, maia must travel to the exotic amazon river town of manaus to live with them. I have a book about the history of brazil, and one by bates, the explorer who first described this part of the amazon. Files included 3 journey to the river sea section5. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson published by macmillan childrens books, 2002 isbn 033039715x. This is a book that i first borrowed from the library and loved so much that i ended up buying a copy, not just for myself, but for my best friend because it was just that good. I really wish the great author of this book was still alive today to create more amazing stories. 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.
May 04, 2001 journey to the river sea is just the kind of book i loved reading as a child. May 08, 2014 ibbotson wrote more than twenty books for children and young adults, many of which garnered nominations for major awards for childrens literature in the uk, including the nestle smarties book prize and the whitbread prize. It was a great book, once you read the first few chapters of the book, you cant stop. Journey to the river sea was written quite quickly but it spent years and years inside my head.
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. These study assessments are designed to quiz your understanding of the book journey to the river sea. It started with my hearing about this fabled opera house a. Maia is a girl who lives in a boarding school unfortunately because her parents died in egypt. What does the book she finds in the library say about bringing ones fear and prejudices to the jungle. Journey to the river sea chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. Buy a cheap copy of journey to the river sea book by eva ibbotson. 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. Eva ibbotsons style of writing about her characters, where she often seems to leave. Eva ibbotson has topped my list of childrens authors for her fluid writing, very readable tales, a wonderful.
Created by scholastic book clubs view on scholastic book clubs share. Oct 07, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson reading guide. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. However, we were all extemely engrossed in this story from beginning to end.
Sep 25, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. The author shows excellent style with this fiction book, it has a great setting and very interesting characters. With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to her bestselling fantasies, acclaimed author eva ibbotson has written a hairraising novel, set in. Maia sets off on the journey of a lifetime when she is sent to live with her relatives in brazil in 1910. This enchanting story has all the trademarks of eva ibbotsons writing. 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. Evas critically acclaimed journey to the river sea won the smarties gold medal in 2001.
It was a finalist for all of the major british childrens literary awards below, winning the smarties prize, ages 911. Sep 04, 2008 an amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. This book is about a kind girl named maia who goes to her mean, money taking aunt, uncle, and. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Journey to the river sea written by eva ibbotson is a colourful book set in the wilderness of brazil. I dont usually read book that kind of genre but it was a nice change. It is set mainly in manaus, brazil early in the 20th century and conveys the authors vision of the amazon river. Its about this girl called maia shes an orphan, shes very excited to meet her relatives that live. The couple moved to newcastle, in the north of england, where they raised four children and eva began writing short stories. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of journey to the river sea. What readers discover in her books is a love for the natural world in all its. Read journey to the river sea pdf file sent in 1910 to live with distant relatives who own a rubber plantation along the amazon river, english orphan maia is excited. I have a book about the history of brazil, and one by bates, the.
I love all of eva ibbotsons books, but my favourite has to be journey to the river sea. Read chapter 1 in your reciprocal reading group, discuss and answer the following questions. Id never heard of eva ibbotson and was a bit skeptical. One day later, her lawyer tells her they have found some relatives, living in brazil.
Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson 9781509832255. Resources for this book save to list other books you might like related book resources. Journey to the river sea won the smarties book prize gold award, was runnerup for. Her last book, the abominables, was one of eight books on the longlist for the same award in 2012. I really like this book, in fact its one of my favourites. 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 shows her at her very best. Buy journey to the river sea new editcover by eva ibbotson isbn.
This is a book i have gone back to over and over since i first read it at the age of ten. As a result of this lesson, students will gain a deeper understanding of plot of the book, journey to the river sea, by eva ibbotson, as they summarize the text and use story tableau to present. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson curtis brown. 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. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. This was a very original book, the setting, the characters and the plot were all unusual. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. An amazon adventure set in the wilderness of brazil, journey to the river sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. The questions are all based on chapters and pages as you read them and cover different types of recount. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson scholastic. If you like michael morpurgo stories you will love this novel. 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.
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. She believes she is in for brightly colored macaws, enormous butterflies, and curtains of sweetly scented orchids trailing from the trees. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months. Read journey to the river sea pdf file marlakimhnfh. Sent in 1910 to live with distant relatives who own a rubber plantation along the amazon river, english orphan maia is excited. Journey to the river sea is just the kind of book i loved reading as a child. Print the student handout pdf 1 how does maia react when she finds out shes moving to the amazon.
Journey to river sea book, teaching resources, story. Important study topics include the meaning behind the title and a. This summary of journey to the river sea includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. It is extremely wellwritten and does provide a great description of the amazonthe flora, fauna, climate, and people. Journey to the river sea project gutenberg selfpublishing. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson librarything.
Maia feels at home in the boarding school where she lives in london, in 1910. She was a finalist for the 2010 guardian prize at the time of her death. This is an exciting adventure set on the amazon river in brazil, known locally as the river sea. Extension activity journey to the river sea extension activity sent with her governess to live with the dreadful carter family in exotic brazil in. 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. But what she finds is an eviltempered aunt and uncle and their spoiled daughters. She is strict and concerned with routine and proper learning, encouraging maia to study portuguese, for example, in the empty dining room of a ship. With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to her bestselling. 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. Once you have made your notes you can use them as the basis for a writing project. Read journey to the river sea online book pdf sent in 1910 to live with distant relatives who own a rubber plantation along the amazon river, english orphan maia is excited. Winner of the nestle smarties book prize, 911 years category, 2001.
The book opens in an exclusive london girls school, the mayfair academy. The twins may live as though they are still in littlefordonsea, but there is. This is a book i have gone back to over and over since i first read it at the age of. 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. Its about this girl called maia shes an orphan, shes very excited to meet her relatives that live in the amazon forest. Journey to the river sea is an adventure novel for children written by eva ibbotson and published by macmillan in 2001. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in this highly colourful, joyous and awardwinning. Journey to the river sea is an adventure novel written by eva ibbotson, published by. Journey to river sea book, teaching resources, story, cards. I dont see why we shouldnt have an interesting time. Maia is orphaned at the young age of thirteen and is sent to manaus to live with distant relatives. It is the only home she has known since her parents died two years earlier.
Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson and kevin hawkes. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson goodreads. Her first childrens book, the great ghost rescue was published in 1975, and she is best known for titles like journey to the river sea and the dragonfly pool. Journey to the river sea is a different however interesting book. It is set mainly in brazil early in the twentieth century and conveys the authors vision of the amazon river. 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. Maia discovers tropical new experiences on her trip up the amazon with an interesting governess accompanying her. Journey to the river sea comprehension pack teaching. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for. She believes she is in for brightly colored macaws, enormous butterflies, and curtains.
I also had the audio book read by the wonderful imelda staunton which i listened to on cassette for a long time and i have since purchased it on audible. Ibbotson wrote more than twenty books for children and young adults, many of which garnered nominations for major awards for childrens literature in the uk, including the nestle smarties book prize and the whitbread prize. Eva ibbotson collection 4 books set journey to the river sea, the dragonfly pool, the star of kazan. Dec 19, 2016 3 study notes packs to accompany journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson, kevin hawkes. 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. Use the questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Journey to the river sea discussion guide scholastic. She has no other live relatives, and is forced to go to boarding school. We were searching for books about the amazon when we came upon journey to the river sea. To ask other readers questions about journey to the river sea, please sign up.