Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson

Journey to the River Sea

Eva Ibbotson with Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)

298 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Accompanied by Miss Minton, a fierce-looking, no-nonsense governess, Maia, a young orphan, sets off for the wilderness of the Amazon, expecting curtains of orchids, brightly colored macaws, and a loving family. But what she finds is an evil-temper...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,029 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 44%
inspiring 31%
mysterious 28%
funny 22%
emotional 20%
relaxing 13%
informative 10%
reflective 8%
sad 7%
tense 6%
challenging 1%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.13

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