Journey to the River Sea
This book was lovely! It was fresh, exotic and all around enjoyable. The story starts in London, 1910, where orphaned girl Maia begins the journey to her only remaining relatives in the Amazon rainforest, accompanied by their new governess, Miss Minton. Maia meets Clovis, an actor, along the way and is excited to see the incredible river Minty has told her so much about. However, upon arriving, Maia realises all her fantasies about her new family were dead wrong and she finds herself trapped physically and emotionally until she meets Fin. Her friendships with Clovis and Fin, two very different boys create the adventure of a life time, where they attempt to all save themselves from their horrid fates.
Journey to the River Sea is a breath of fresh air that teaches the reader not only about friendship, courage and belonging, but also a number of incredible facts about the Amazon. The author sets the scene perfectly and I felt at times as though I too was in the incredible forest of life.
Rate: 7/10
Recommended If: You need a happy ending
Note: Audience intended is young teen, and most of the characters are just that (but still has the depth needed)
Journey to the River Sea is a breath of fresh air that teaches the reader not only about friendship, courage and belonging, but also a number of incredible facts about the Amazon. The author sets the scene perfectly and I felt at times as though I too was in the incredible forest of life.
Rate: 7/10
Recommended If: You need a happy ending
Note: Audience intended is young teen, and most of the characters are just that (but still has the depth needed)