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<\/a>I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for Emma Carroll\u2019s \u2018Escape to the River Sea,\u2019 inspired by the world of Eva Ibbotson. 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\u2019d 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. What she finds is Yara\u2019s lively, welcoming family on the banks of the river and, together, they face a danger greater than she could ever have imagined.<\/p>\n
I absolutely loved, \u2018Escape to the River Sea, I\u2019ve been a fan of Emma\u2019s writing for many years but this completely exceeded my expectations. So atmospheric, rich & vivid I felt like I\u2019d been transported to the Amazon jungle as I watched the scenery unfold before my eyes. It manages to evoke all of your senses enabling the reader to completely lose themselves in the story. Brilliantly written, sublime characterisation and a super climax that was absolute perfection. It had such a wildness about it, a truly epic adventure that will stay with me for a long time.<\/p>\n
Guest post \u2013 Emma Carroll<\/strong><\/p>\n To celebrate the release Emma has chosen her favourite bookshop (which in a lovely co-incidence is my favourite too) and her favourite library.<\/p>\n A favourite bookshop\u2026 The Rocketship Bookshop<\/a><\/strong> in Salisbury, run by the wonder that is Jo Boyles. She\u2019s a huge supporter of writers and readers, and fulfilled her dream of opening her own bookshop in 2020. There\u2019s nothing about kids\u2019 books Jo doesn\u2019t know. She\u2019s an absolute diamond and she hosted my very first signing for\u00a0Escape to the River Sea<\/em>. If you\u2019re not following the shop on twitter you\u2019re missing out! @rshipbshop<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n A favourite library\u2026 Gateshead Public Library<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful, buzzing libraries I\u2019ve ever visited. It\u2019s a bright, light space offering everything from research facilities to brilliant kids and YA selections- and a very nice coffee shop! It\u2019s well-used and loved by the local community. You can follow the library for recommendations, news of events and more @gateslibraries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you to Emma for these lovely recommendations. <\/p>\n \u2018Escape to the River Sea,\u2019 is available to buy online now or from your local bookshops. Signed copies available while stocks lasts at The Rocketship Bookshop.<\/a><\/p>\n Blog Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n Why not join in with the rest of the blog tour for more reviews and guest posts.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n