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Journey to the River Sea
- Narrated by: Penelope Rawlins
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at 13, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in this highly colourful, joyous, and award-winning adventure.
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- 14-01-22
Absolutely delightful
This is such a fabulous story, full of adventure and life! It’s beautifully narrated. One of the loveliest books I’ve listened to on Audible
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- mrs c shickell
- 02-07-23
Lovely story
This story is full of adventure and morality. It’s description of the Amazon is crisp and clear and the characters immutable strong emotions both positive and negative.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-04-20
superb narration. unforgettable adventure
originally found this title for my 7 year old who loves audiobooks the similarities to the story of the Secret Garden with an orphan girl finding a new world and making friends with boys maybe becoming interested in them etc however it was wonderful to have it set in the Amazon and I feel was very authentic for when it was set however it wasn't in an old-fashioned style at all I'm very interested in hearing other books by the author. additionally the narrator who I've not heard before it was absolutely superb she could do all different accents male-female boys girls etc I listened at 1.0 speed which is unusual for me. I'd like to hear more books by the narrator. although I find it odd that many books only have one narrator I enjoy probably more listening to audiobooks with different narrators playing the different characters
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- Mrs Baxter
- 18-02-24
An Amazon adventure
I really liked the story and the narration was good, with all the different voices.
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- Hannah D
- 05-10-20
upbeat children's tale that will make adults smile
Looking for a fun children's adventure story that isn't filled with gloom, hardship and adult levels of tragedy? then this is the book for you. Highly entertaining with great characterizations and unexpected plot twists. Refreshing also to see the old fashioned notions of British imperialism and class system mocked in a subversive and yet thoroughly good humoured way. There are plenty of laughs for adults here too.
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- Man67cam
- 01-06-18
Great!
narration was fantastic. story addictive. loved it. children at in my class will love it too!
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- Ruth Mitchell
- 09-08-23
Fantastic
This was a fantastic adventure story, the whole family really enjoyed it.
We really liked the characters, good and bad!
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- Rufus Chapman
- 21-07-15
Marvellous journey into South America
Would you consider the audio edition of Journey to the River Sea to be better than the print version?
We have not read the printed version
What was one of the most memorable moments of Journey to the River Sea?
When the two boys became jealous over the heroine.
Which character – as performed by Penelope Rawlins – was your favourite?
The twin sisters were truly awful, and their voices conveyed this magnificently.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When the boy's father had died, and he sent the money back to the newspaper for his dad's article.
Any additional comments?
The girl was in a truly hideous situation, but bore it with aplomb.
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- Tisha
- 05-12-15
compelling story about passion and being true
Would you listen to Journey to the River Sea again? Why?
The characters are intriguing, you start to love or detest them and the story is very compelling.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Journey to the River Sea?
When Maia is being taken into the jungle by her jungle friend, they feel very complete.
What about Penelope Rawlins’s performance did you like?
She did read with good expression.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
At the end, Maia's governess gets permission to take her back to the Amazon , so they can rejoin their friends and follow their passion.
Any additional comments?
The development of the characters is very well done.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-01-19
Once engaged difficult to put down.
Great story. So many different threads. We weren't entirely sure which way it would turn next. Highly recommended!
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