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Buy journey to the river sea new editcover by eva ibbotson isbn. Eva ibbotson had apparently written this book in honour of her late husband who was a naturalist. This beautiful book was bought for me as a gift i devoured it i still continue to read this beautiful story when i need a perk up adventure, romance and a great plot must read a very fun read eva ibbotson has become one of my favorite writers recently she s a british author who was born in vienna and emigrated to. She primarily wrote childrens book and romance novels for adults and young adults. Journey to the river sea ebook written by eva ibbotson.
Evas critically acclaimed journey to the river sea won the smarties gold medal in 2001. Journey to the river sea audiobook by eva ibbotson. Sent in 1910 to live with distant relatives who own a rubber plantation along the amazon river, english orphan maia is excited. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. Rediscover eva ibbotson, awardwinning author of journey to the river sea, in her sweeping historical romances, including the morning gift, a song for summer and the secret countess, originally published as a countess below stairs, magic flutes, originally published as the reluctant heiress, madensky square and a company of swans.
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Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. It was a finalist for all of the major british childrens literary awards below, winning the smarties prize, ages 911. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson boomerang books.
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