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In 1910, Maia, an orphaned girl in Brazil, is sent with her governess to live with the unforgiving Carter family. Faced with hardship and isolation, she finds companionship and courage, ultimately realizing her dream of exploring the vast Amazon River.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eva Ibbotson
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