Categories: Contemporary Fiction Classic Books & Novels Adventure Books Historical Adventure Classic Books for Children Childrens General Story Books Adventure Books for Kids Family Journey to the River Sea 4.2 (14,727 ratings by Goodreads) Hardback Macmillan Collectors Library English By (author) Eva Ibbotson , Foreword by Lauren St John Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award. A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Eva Ibbotsons Journey to the River Sea is a modern classic loved by adults and children alike. Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features a foreword by author Lauren St John. Maia, an orphan, cant wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents. And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world. Product details Format Hardback | 384 pages Dimensions 101 x 155 x 25mm | 216g Publication date 16 Sep 2021 Publisher Pan Macmillan Imprint Macmillan Collectors Library Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom Language English 13 9781529059359 Bestsellers rank 18,329