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Escape to the River Sea by Emma Carroll is a beautifully crafted novel that invites readers on a thrilling adventure, inspired by Eva Ibbotson's acclaimed masterpiece, Journey to the River Sea. With its rich storytelling and vivid imagery, this book captivates the imagination of young readers and adults alike.
Set in 1946, Escape to the River Sea follows the journey of Rosa Sweetman, a young Kindertransport girl yearning to reunite with her family. Abandoned at Westwood, a grand estate in northern England, for seven long years, Rosa's life changes when Yara Fielding, a friend of the family, presents an enticing opportunity to explore the Amazon rainforest.
This enchanting tale delves into:
Fans of Journey to the River Sea will delight in the return of beloved characters such as Maia, Finn, Miss Minton, and Clovis, as they navigate the growing threats to the Amazon rainforest—a poignant reflection of current environmental issues.
Hailed as a "joyously animal-packed adventure" by Hilary McKay, Costa Award-winning author of The Skylark's War, Escape to the River Sea is a must-read that combines nostalgia with contemporary relevance. Step into Rosa’s world and experience the magic that lies within these pages.
ISBN: | 9781529062724 |
Author: | Emma Carroll |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Macmillan Children's Books |
Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 18 mm |
Publication Date: | 04 May, 2023 |
Pagination: | 288 pages |
Weight: | 208g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’