Escape to the River Sea

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Emma Carroll’s Escape to the River Sea is not only a joyously animal-packed adventure story, but also a mesmerising evocation of the original Journey to the River Sea.

This is unputdownable story telling. I loved it.

”Hilary McKay

“What a joy it is to return to the River Sea! Emma Carroll's thoughtful tribute to Eva Ibbotson's much-loved classic is perfectly pitched. Full of glorious adventure, it's a true delight.”Katherine Woodfine

“A book that is as thrilling, adventurous and exhilarating as the Amazon itself. This glorious story has been woven together by a master-storyteller. I'm in awe.”Lisa Thompson

“All the magic, heart and scope of Ibbotson’s classic adventure – I read it in one breathless sitting”Natasha Farrant, Costa Award-winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk