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Journey to the River Sea

by Eva Ibbotson

Ages 9–12 Reading age 10 Novel Set in the past adventurouswarm

An orphan is sent from England to relatives on the Amazon who keep the jungle firmly outside. She finds her way to it regardless.

A story about children and a grown-up villain, adventurous and warm in tone. We would put it with children of 9–12, and at a reading age of about 10 for reading alone.

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