Journey to the River Sea

Sent in 1910 to live with distant relatives who own a rubber plantation along the Amazon River, English orphan Maia is excited for the adventure, expecting vibrant wildlife and loving family. However, she encounters her unpleasant, xenophobic cousins and a bug-spray-filled environment. With the help of her stern governess, Miss Minton, Maia navigates through family hostility, and soon finds herself entangled in a riveting mystery involving a young Indian boy with a hidden inheritance, an anxious child actor, and the legendary giant sloth. This thrilling journey through turn-of-the-century Brazil is enriched with memorable characters and unexpected plot twists, creating a lush historical adventure reminiscent of beloved classics.