Set a hundred years ago, it follows the life and journey of maia, an orphan girl, as she faces up to the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. It is the only home she has known since her parents died two years earlier. That gives the impression that most of the congo basin was formerly. 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. Set in 1910, journey to the river sea is the story of maia, an orphan girl whos sent from the mayfair academy for young ladies in england to manaus, brazil, where the carters, her deceased parents only living relatives, reside. Journey to the river sea chapter 14 by chan thomas on prezi.
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. Maia decides to leve the amazon river for ever, because she cant stand beatrice and gwendolyn, or her adopted family the carters. It is set mainly in the brazil of the edwardian era the story takes place mainly in manaus, where the protagonist maia has moved from england. Journey to the river sea was written quite quickly but it spent years and years inside my head. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson, kevin hawkes. The range and ambition of this book is extraordinary. For the historical novel journey to the river sea, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation as runner up for the guardian prize. Rivers often meander follow a winding path along their middle course.
Journey to the river sea 2001 opens at the mayfair academy for young ladies, a boarding school in london, england. Murray, a lawyer, that he had found her relatives that were willing to take her in, called the carters. When distant cousins are discovered 4,000 miles away, maia must travel to. She dreams of a loving family in an exciting jungle to replace her dead parents. Setting content carters house finns hut museum madame dachamps academy of dance summary setting summary roll play q and a q and a p189191 1 finn takes miss minton and maia to see the arabella, where she recalls that bernard had promised that if he got a boat he would name. The questions are all based on chapters and pages as you read them and cover different types of recount. It started with my hearing about this fabled opera house a thousand miles from the mouth of the amazon and i thought it was one of the strangest things i had ever heard i meant to go there and see for myself but then i realised it would mean. Postcards from the river sea thisbluespirit journey to. But what she finds is an eviltempered aunt and uncle and their spoiled daughters. Journey to the river sea is a fine blend of adventure, emotion and suspense.
Maia, an orphan, cant wait to meet her long lost relatives in manaus, in the heart of the amazon. She travels with minty, her fiercelooking governess. Journey to the river sea discussion guide scholastic. Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. The amazon basin formerly drained westwards into the pacific ocean, until the andes rose and reversed the drainage the congo basin is completely surrounded by high land, except for its long narrow exit valley past kinshasa, including waterfalls around manyanga. Important study topics include the meaning behind the title and a fact about most of the kids. Guided reading planning for the book journey to the river sea. The planning was intended for a more able year 5 group, but can be used within year 6 or at a slower pace with year 4. Along with a governess, miss minton, maia goes by sea to.
Maia is accompanied by her new governess, miss minton, an intelligent woman with a mysterious past. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Olivia laing takes us on a journey along the river ouse from source to sea. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson, 2002, macmillan childrens edition, in english. This is an exciting adventure set on the amazon river in brazil, known locally as the river sea. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Two years ago, maias mother and father died in a train. This is war 30 seconds to mars a warning to the people the good, and the evil this is war to the soldier, the civilian the martyr, the victim this is war. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. Journey to the river sea summary and analysis like. Journey to the river sea chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. Journey to the river sea quotes showing of 97 they were steaming out of the station before maia asked, was it books in the trunk. If you like michael morpurgo stories you will love this novel. Murray, whose only duty is to manage the small fortune her parents have left her.
Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. When the river reaches the end of its journey, it is called an old river. 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. Published in 2002, journey to the river sea is a childrens historical fiction novel by eva ibbotson.
Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson things mean a lot. Sites like sparknotes with a journey to the river sea study guide or cliff notes. Brazil, endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the amazon river notes. Consider the accompanying lesson called journey to the river sea book. Ppt the journey of a river powerpoint presentation. 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. 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. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Files included 3 journey to the river sea section5. A tint of happiness and a glint of optimism is what this awardwinning novel is all about.
What is the summary of chapter 8 of journey to the river sea. The journey of a river 1 the journey of a river 2 this picture shows the complete journey of a river, from the source to the sea. Published in 2002, journey to the river sea is a childrens historical fiction. John barths nightsea journey is a short story narrated by a single male sperm who, along with millions of others, swims towards an imagined shore. Journey to the river sea is an adventure novel written by eva ibbotson, published by macmillan in 2001. Redefining home chapter 2 dreamingice journey to the.
Journey to the river sea comprehension pack teaching. River systems that may have existed in the past amazoncongo. Print the student handout pdf 1 how does maia react when she finds out shes moving to the amazon. Anna and rupert brace for war once again with their family. Enclosed notes from the smith sisters to their cousin. Journey to the river sea is just the kind of book i loved reading as a child. Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson goodreads. Maia feels at home in the boarding school where she lives in london, in 1910. What does the book she finds in the library say about bringing ones fear and prejudices to the jungle. A collection of letters to and from england and brazil, 1912. The current of the river no longer has the force to carry stones or gravel. English vocabulary advanced journey to the river sea. Life with the carters turns out to be very different from what.
Journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson published by macmillan childrens books, 2002 isbn 033039715x. Use the questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson. It is set mainly in manaus, brazil early in the 20th century and conveys the authors vision of the amazon river it was a finalist for all of the major british childrens literary awards, winning the smarties prize, ages 911, and garnering an unusual commendation as runnerup for the. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Maia is a preteen orphan who lives and studys in a boarding school in england until her guardian mr. 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. Look at the question and decide which key words you need to look for in the text to find the answer. These study assessments are designed to quiz your understanding of the book journey to the river sea. She has chosen this particular river as it has always fascinated her particularly with its. Journey to the river sea is an adventure novel for children written by eva ibbotson and published in 2001. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in this highly colourful, joyous and awardwinning. Once you have made your notes you can use them as the basis for a writing project.
Planning covers four weeks of guided reading sessions. Start studying english vocabulary advanced journey to the river sea chapter 15. Journey to the river sea book summary and study guide. This resource book brings you a wealth of inspiring activities, discussion ideas and guided reading notes based on journey to the river sea stimulating content mapped to curriculum objectives. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This material drops to the riverbed, where it forms bars of sand or gravel or builds islands. Maia is an orphan living in the mayfair academy for young ladies in england. Journey to the river sea 2002 edition open library. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of eva ibbotsons journey to the river sea. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of journey to the river sea by eva ibbotson.
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