Listen free for 30 days
-
Journey to the River Sea
- Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
- Length: 3 hrs
- Abridged Audiobook
- Categories: Teen & Young Adult, Literature & Fiction
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Listen with a free trial
Buy Now for £6.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
Escape to the River Sea
- By: Emma Carroll
- Narrated by: Katherine Press
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 1946, Rosa Sweetman, a young Kindertransport girl, is longing for her family to claim her. The war in Europe is over and she is the only child left at Westwood, a rambling country estate in the north of England, where she'd taken refuge seven years earlier. The arrival of a friend of the family, Yara Fielding, starts an adventure that will take Rosa deep into the lush beauty of the Amazon rainforest in search of jaguars, ancient giant sloths and somewhere to belong.
-
-
Escape to the river sea
- By Becs on 24-06-22
-
The Star of Kazan
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Ruth Jones
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 1896, in a pilgrim church in the Alps, an abandoned baby girl is found by a cook and a housemaid. They take her home, and Annika grows up in the servants' quarters of a house belonging to three eccentric Viennese professors. She is happy there but dreams of the day when her real mother will come to find her. One day a glamorous stranger arrives at the door.
-
-
A true parent is the one who loves you for real
- By Tisha on 05-12-15
-
Dial-a-Ghost
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Morwenna Banks
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
"Get me some ghosts," said Fulton Snoddle-Brittle. "Frightful and dangerous ghosts!" Fulton has gone to the Dial-a-Ghost agency with an evil plan. He wants to hire some truly terrifying ghosts to scare his nephew Oliver to death.
But Oliver likes ghosts. And the peculiar ones he meets at Helton Hall decide at once to help him outwit the wicked Snodde-Brittles.
-
-
A must for young boys with Asthma
- By EC W on 08-11-13
-
The Dragonfly Pool
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Tracy-Ann Oberman
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid, stuffy boarding school in the countryside. And all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is a far more unusual and interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and she soon falls in love with its eccentric staff and pupils. Now she's even organizing an exciting school trip to the kingdom of Bergania... although Tally never expected to meet the prince.
-
-
Just WOW
- By Anonymous User on 30-06-19
-
The Secret of Platform 13
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Angela Thorne
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Beyond the everyday world of King's Cross Station lies an island of oddities and magic. When their infant Prince is stolen, the island's magical residents form a team to rescue him. The only trouble is, they can't get to him for nine years.
-
-
A delight for kids and adults
- By Dove on 01-07-19
-
Monster Mission
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Susan Jameson
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Panic seizes the country when three children are seized by a gang of kidnapping aunts. But far away, on a mysterious island, the children soon realize their strange captors are not like normal criminals. In fact, Aunts Coral, Etta and Myrtle are on a secret mission. And the children have been specially chosen to help them in an extraordinary, dangerous and magical adventure…A hilarious, charming fantasy from bestselling author Eva Ibbotson, read by Susan Jameson.
-
-
Not as good at Which Witch
- By EC W on 05-08-13
-
Escape to the River Sea
- By: Emma Carroll
- Narrated by: Katherine Press
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 1946, Rosa Sweetman, a young Kindertransport girl, is longing for her family to claim her. The war in Europe is over and she is the only child left at Westwood, a rambling country estate in the north of England, where she'd taken refuge seven years earlier. The arrival of a friend of the family, Yara Fielding, starts an adventure that will take Rosa deep into the lush beauty of the Amazon rainforest in search of jaguars, ancient giant sloths and somewhere to belong.
-
-
Escape to the river sea
- By Becs on 24-06-22
-
The Star of Kazan
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Ruth Jones
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 1896, in a pilgrim church in the Alps, an abandoned baby girl is found by a cook and a housemaid. They take her home, and Annika grows up in the servants' quarters of a house belonging to three eccentric Viennese professors. She is happy there but dreams of the day when her real mother will come to find her. One day a glamorous stranger arrives at the door.
-
-
A true parent is the one who loves you for real
- By Tisha on 05-12-15
-
Dial-a-Ghost
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Morwenna Banks
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
"Get me some ghosts," said Fulton Snoddle-Brittle. "Frightful and dangerous ghosts!" Fulton has gone to the Dial-a-Ghost agency with an evil plan. He wants to hire some truly terrifying ghosts to scare his nephew Oliver to death.
But Oliver likes ghosts. And the peculiar ones he meets at Helton Hall decide at once to help him outwit the wicked Snodde-Brittles.
-
-
A must for young boys with Asthma
- By EC W on 08-11-13
-
The Dragonfly Pool
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Tracy-Ann Oberman
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid, stuffy boarding school in the countryside. And all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is a far more unusual and interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and she soon falls in love with its eccentric staff and pupils. Now she's even organizing an exciting school trip to the kingdom of Bergania... although Tally never expected to meet the prince.
-
-
Just WOW
- By Anonymous User on 30-06-19
-
The Secret of Platform 13
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Angela Thorne
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Beyond the everyday world of King's Cross Station lies an island of oddities and magic. When their infant Prince is stolen, the island's magical residents form a team to rescue him. The only trouble is, they can't get to him for nine years.
-
-
A delight for kids and adults
- By Dove on 01-07-19
-
Monster Mission
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Susan Jameson
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Panic seizes the country when three children are seized by a gang of kidnapping aunts. But far away, on a mysterious island, the children soon realize their strange captors are not like normal criminals. In fact, Aunts Coral, Etta and Myrtle are on a secret mission. And the children have been specially chosen to help them in an extraordinary, dangerous and magical adventure…A hilarious, charming fantasy from bestselling author Eva Ibbotson, read by Susan Jameson.
-
-
Not as good at Which Witch
- By EC W on 05-08-13
-
Which Witch?
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Prunella Scales
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Arriman the Awful, Wizard of the North, is tired of being the most evil wizard in the world so he decides he must get married and have a son to take over. His wife must be a witch with awesome powers but the organised contest has awful consequences.
-
-
One of my favourites
- By Amy on 07-04-13
-
The Secret Countess
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Sian Thomas
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Anna, a young countess, has lived in the glittering city of St Petersburg all her life in an ice-blue palace overlooking the River Neva. But when revolution tears Russia apart, her now-penniless family is forced to flee to England. Armed with an out-of-date book on housekeeping, Anna determines to become a housemaid and she finds work at the Earl of Westerholme's crumbling but magnificent mansion.
-
-
Would have been 5 stars if unabridged
- By Tilly Barker on 17-02-21
-
A Song for Summer
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Penelope Rawlins
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Ellen Carr abandons grey, dreary London to become housekeeper at an experimental school in Austria, she soon knows she's found her calling. Swept into an idyllic world of mountains, music, eccentric teachers and wayward children, Ellen brings order and joy to all around her. But it's the handsome, mysterious gardener, Marek, who intrigues her - Marek, who has a dangerous secret. As Hitler's troops march across Europe, Ellen finds she has promises to keep, even if it means sacrificing her future happiness.
-
-
A fairy tale...
- By Erica Austin on 10-01-20
-
One Dog and His Boy
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Hal's parents refuse to consider a dog. Then they discover Easy Pets, a dog-rental agency. Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away. A large reward is offered for the missing boy, and soon they are being chased across the country. Helped by a travelling circus and sympathetic children from an orphanage, they race for their freedom.
-
-
Dog Book
- By Lizzie on 30-07-20
-
Madensky Square
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Susanna Weber is the best dress maker in Imperial Vienna. Through skill and hard work, she now owns her own dress shop, looking out over the beautiful Madensky Square. To do so, she has left her past behind, if not without regret, at least resolutely. Looking around her, at her customers and friends, Susanna is aware that she has more than most - but a few small changes cause her to realize just how precarious her situation is.
-
-
Viennese delight
- By Katharine on 20-04-16
-
The Explorer
- By: Katherine Rundell
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fred awoke to find that a snake was watching him and that there was an aeroplane in the trees. It was on fire. Being on fire was a quality it shared with much of the surrounding jungle. After crashing hundreds of miles from civilisation in the Amazon rainforest, Fred, Con, Lila and Max are utterly alone and in grave danger. They have no food, no water and no chance of being rescued. But they are alive, and they have hope. As they negotiate the wild jungle, they begin to find signs that something - someone - has been there before them.
-
-
What a wonderful book
- By Vince G on 10-07-18
-
The Wolf Wilder
- By: Katherine Rundell
- Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Feo's life is extraordinary. Her mother trains domesticated wolves to be able to fend for themselves in the snowy wilderness of Russia, and Feo is following in her footsteps to become a wolf wilder. She loves taking care of the wolves, especially the three who stay at the house because they refuse to leave Feo, even though they've already been wilded. But not everyone is enamored with the wolves or with the fact that Feo and her mother are turning them wild.
-
-
Wonderful Wolf Wilder
- By Kate Fletcher on 01-01-21
-
Rooftoppers
- By: Katherine Rundell
- Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Everyone thinks that Sophie is an orphan. Found floating in a cello case, she is the only recorded female survivor of a shipwreck on the English Channel. But Sophie remembers seeing her mother wave for help… When the child welfare agency threatens to send Sophie to an orphanage, Sophie and her guardian flee to Paris to find her mother, starting with the only clue she has - the address of the cello maker.
-
-
Enchanting and Exquisite.
- By ThomasHassall on 11-08-17
-
New Treasure Seekers
- By: E. Nesbit
- Narrated by: Teresa Gallagher
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This classic children's tale brings back the much-loved characters of Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel and H.O. Bastable as they stumble into yet more comic adventures. Teresa Gallagher read the previous two books in this highly praised series and returns to recount more japes in her colourful array of children's voices.
-
Small Acts of Amazing Courage
- By: Gloria Whelan
- Narrated by: Mandy Williams
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
It is 1918, six months after the end of World War I, and Rosalind awaits the return of her father from the war. While it is common practice for British children in India to be packed off to boarding school at the age of 6, Rosalind is unusual because she lives and is schooled in India because her mother insists.
-
Emil and the Three Twins
- By: Erich Kästner
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Three twins? It does sound rather odd, doesn't it? But this is another of Emil Tischbein's adventures with his old friends, the Professor, Gustav and Little Tuesday. This time they are by the sea, but of course their seaside holiday won't be ordinary. And when they become entangled with the mystery of the three acrobat twins and the wicked Herr Anders, it looks as if they are in for an extraordinary adventure.
-
Secrets of a Sun King
- By: Emma Carroll
- Narrated by: Victoria Fox
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Lilian finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning! The mysterious package holds the key to a story about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for. Lilian and her friends must embark on an incredible journey to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse.
-
-
A great piece of fiction of a real event.
- By K. Rawson on 26-10-19
Summary
But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous Carters. And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectatcular journey to the heart of an extraordinary new world.
Critic reviews
More from the same
What listeners say about Journey to the River Sea
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- AvidReaderLondon
- 08-07-13
an enchanting adventure
What did you like most about Journey to the River Sea?
The story of Maia's journey from Victorian boarding school to the wilds of the Amazon is exciting and full of unexpected adventure. It kept us hooked, wanting to know what happened next. Despite the protagonist being a girl, my 10 year old son loved this story, particularly enjoying the excitements with Finn & Clovis, and it transported us to another time, and another world. Utterly absorbing.
What did you like best about this story?
Maia's awakening to the wonders of the Amazon jungle, its people and all the possibilities away from the stultifying confines of school and the Carter family. The plot meanders as dramatically as the Amazon river itself, from the strange and obsessive Carter parents and their terrible twins to the excitement, drama and fun that Maia has with Finn and Clovis.
Which character – as performed by Imelda Staunton – was your favourite?
Miss Minton. She appears to be dour and terrifying at the outset, but turns out to be a dark horse, with an intriguing secret past. She has an ability to teach Maia everything from the delights of the magical jungle to the virtues of kindness, loyalty, friendship and love. She is an inspiration in so many ways, holding Maia's hand on her journey growing up & discovering so much about the world.
Any additional comments?
I would highly recommend this to any 9+ reader. Eva Ibbotson's books are delightful, beautifully written and would keep any young reader hooked. I would also recommend One Boy and his Dog.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Lucy
- 16-09-18
Beautiful
This is such a beautiful book. Wonderful for anyone seeking adventure. Loved it since childhood
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- apples
- 03-04-21
Abridged
The book is abridged and you are not told that at time of purchase. I have listened to the story many times on CD. Although the narration is good and the story is excellent-it is marred by the interference of the thought police. Abridging the book is a travesty.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Tatana Marie Todd
- 31-07-22
Not a real Journey on the Amazon
I was disappointed with this book. I was hoping that it would show more of the culture and the intricacies of the South American rainforest and how the characters survived. But it was more of a Pollyanna, Cinderella, Shirley Temple story sprinkled with Little Lord Faunteroy, Oliver Twist, and the Prince and the Pauper. This was not what I was looking for. I read this story because it was recommended text for a Geography course that I will be teaching. It did not meet my expectations.
Now if you are interested in a story about an orphaned girl who finds friendship and a love for the Amazon, this is for you. But, this not what I expected for a geography course.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Chanika
- 25-10-21
Wonderful!
Wonderful book. I loved the Amazon setting. Accurate and adventurous. I loved the voice of the reader.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Rich
- 02-02-20
Childhood Fave
It is exactly how I remembered it when I first read and listened to it again on audio.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Anonymous User
- 27-06-18
I liked it!
The narrator was excellent! It was a cute and creative story for one long rainy day.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- SEE
- 04-09-17
excellent!
story was performed perfectly to bring out the best of this wonderful novel. one of my favorite books as a kid & now one of my favorite audiobooks
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Txcoyote
- 27-04-17
Excellent
The author was amazing as always and the reader was excellent!! We loved this book!!