52 pages 1 hour read

Eva Ibbotson

Journey to the River Sea

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2001

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Essay Topics

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How does the novel’s genre as historical fiction support its key themes?

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Choose two characters from Journey to the River Sea and discuss how the natural landscape of the Amazon and their interactions with it shapes their development.

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Some common elements of adventure stories are a hero’s journey, quests, suspense and surprise, and an unfamiliar environment. Discuss how these elements are used to explore ideas about the process of natural discovery and the value of friendship. Use specific examples from the text to support your opinions.

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