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 * Journey To The River Sea Podcast**

__**Chapter 1**__ In the beginning it starts off at the Mayfair Academy for Young Ladies in London, England, which is run by Miss Banks and her sister Emily. It was a school that taught needlework and algebra and it was a privellige to go there. At the present, Maia was in geography chewing her pigtail. The year was 1910. She had seen her guardian, Mr Murray, who had come to announce her future. Maia's parents had been killed two years previous in a train crash. He announced that they had found Maia's relatives, who are willing to let her stay with them. Then, Mr Murray told her that they lived on the Amamzon River in Brazil, South America. She read the letter written by her twin cousins. This gave her confidence to go. That night after dinner, Maia went into the library to read about her future home in the Amazon. She read about the lush green rainforest and the beaytiful birds of paradise and knew she could do this. The next day, the children spoke to the class about what they found out about the Amazon. They spoke of terrible things such as alligators that could eat you in one mouthful and mosquitoes that gave you yellow fever. When it was Maia's turn she told them about the Amazon River, the River Sea. When she left the school, everyone was sad. She hopped in the coach and off she went. In the coach was her new governess, Miss Minton, who was travelling with her. She was a very peculiar lady, but Maia liked her. prospered- be successful hamlet- a small village prow- the front end of a ship emigrated- leave your country to live in another solemn- not, smiling or cheerful consul- to live in a foreign city to help people from your own country who live or visit there heroine- a girl or woman who is admired for doing something very great or brave perspiration- a fluid secreted by the sweat glands of skin sparse- thinly scattered belaboured- to work at repeatedly more than necessary governess- a woman employed to teach children in a private household hostile- of an enemy tethered- unable to endure something anymore
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 * Travel Tracer**
 * The story starts at the Mayfair Academy for Young Ladies
 * 30 years passed and the main character (Maia) is in the classroom.
 * Maia heads for Miss Bank's Room.
 * After the meeting in Miss Bank's room, Maia left to the classroom again.
 * After supper Maia headed for the library to learn about the Amazon.
 * Before Maia left the next day for her new life in the Amazon, she faced the school.
 * Then, she jumped into the cab and watched her friend wave and cry as she drove away.
 * A while later the cab reached Euston Station, where she took the train to Liverpool.
 * She then took the RMS Cardinal to Brazil.

__**Chapter**__ Maia and Miss Minton are on the Cardinal, a ship heading for Brazil. It was a beautiful ship. The Cardinal had a rough time leaving port seeing as it had run into a storm. The storm lasted for three days. Maia shared a cabin with Miss Minton. While they were sailing, Miss Minton started teaching her how to speak portugese. On the second day of the trip, maia found a boy crying. She asked him what was wrong and he told her that his voice had broken and he was getting pimples. His name was Clovis King. He was an actor and he was worried that the acting company would get thrown out if his voice went down on stage. He desparately wanted to go back to England, where he had lived before being adopted by the acting company. From then on, Clovis went to see Maia in any spare time he had and get her to refresh his memories of England, especially what he missed the most - English food. Clovis would get off the boat at Belem and perform there, before arriving at Manaus, the town where the Carter's lived. Maia promised to see Clovis perform when he was in Manaus. After Clovis had left, the boat started the journey down the Amazon River. After a week on the river, they stopped at a little town called Santarem. Here she bought lace collars for the twins, an embroided shawl for Mrs Carter, a leather wallet with a jaguar on it for Mr Carter and a blue parasol for Miss Minton. After a few more days of travelling, they finally arrived.
 * Summariser**

saloon- a room where people sit octave- eight steps between musical notes juvenile- immature or childish debt- something that you owe someone braying- the loud harsh cry of a donkey boas- a scarf or stole of feathers, fur or fabric simpered- smile in a silly affected way quoits- a ring thrown at a peg in a game leer- look at someone in an insulting way stodgy- heavy and filling tenants- a person who rents a house, building or block of land disembarked- to put or go ashore impertinent- not showing proper respect parasol- a lightweight umbrella used to shade yourself from the sun spires- a tall pointed part on top of a church tower
 * Vocabulary Enricher**

The cardinal was a beautiful ship, a snow-white liner with a slender, light blue funnel. I picked this part because when I read it I felt like I was actually there looking at the lovely ship. I could picture it in my mind. I really enjoyed the begining of the book in the way of the sadness of Maia being a lonely girl at her school and then having some hope when they traced her family.
 * Literary Luminary**

media type="file" key="VORC001[1].WAV" width="325" height="47" media type="file" key="jrs3-4" width="267" height="42" "Her spirits rose with a bound." I like this sentence because of how happy she seemed.
 * Journey To The River Sea Podcast 1...**
 * Chapters 3 and 4**
 * Literary Luminary Chapters 3-4**

"Every three months a progress report is sent out to Dr Bullman in England." I like this sentence because of how organised they are. Miss minton opened her mouth but closed it again. She knew exactly why they had offered to have Maia. her interview with Mrs Carter had made that perfectly clear, but she would not tell Maia. The child had been hurt enough by the death of her parents. This paragraph shows that the Carters did not take Maia in out of love and respect. There was another reason behind it. Unfortunately there are people who want nothing to do with theior relatives and I think the carters are a little that way.

"The first real smile they had seen had lit up their face." I like this sentence because of how happy they are.

"The Larger of the crows put up his hand." I like this sentence because it is confusing.

**We were unable to upload the podcast of chapters 5 and 6 because of maintenance problems.** __Q: What did Tapi call the twins?__ A: nasty little pigs. __Q: What animals were in the indian compound?__ A: A pig and a few chickens. __Q: What birds rose as the canoe went past?__ A: A a scarlet Ibis and white herrings. __Q: On pg 76, how did the boy save Maia's life__ A: By pushing her out of the way of some spiky vines. __Q: What were the Curacara?__ A: Cannibals.
 * Discussion Director: Chapters 7 and 8**

media type="file" key="VORC002[1].WAV" width="300" height="45" __Q: Why was Maia in disgrace at the beginnig of chapter 7?__ A: Because the twins were teasing Maia about Clovis. __Q: Why did Maia think the song Lila sung was a lullaby?__ A: Because babies fell asleep when it was sung. __Q: What was the manager threating to take from from the actors if they didn't pay their bill?__ A: Clothes and Belongings. __Q: Who was the only person Clovis trust?__ A: Maia.
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 * Chapters 7 and 8**
 * Discussion Director: Chapters 7 and 8**

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 * Chapters 9 and 10**

 **We were unable to upload the podcast of chapters 11 and 12 because of maintenance problems. ** Vocabulary Enricher 11-12 Willow-a tree or srub with flexible branches Bungalow-one-storey house Thatch- Straws or reed used to make a roof Hoarding-A tall fence covered in advertisements Despairing Travel Tracer 11 and 12 The twins were in the villiage square. They turned down a side lane. Mr Trapwood and Mr Low Were getting ready to leave Manuaus. The twins, their mother and the crows head to the meusum. The crows went to Professor Glastonberry's house to get the key. The crows go to the police station. The crows go back to the muesum to brake open the door. The crows go inside the muesum and find that it is like a rainforest. The crows go to find Maia. Maia and Miss Minton are at a party at Sergi's house. The crows take Miss Minton and Maia to the muesum. Miss Minton, Maia and crows go into Professor Glastonberry's office. Clovis and the crows leave the building. Finn took Maia and Miss Minto n to see the Arabella. He then took them back to the hut. **Journey to The River Sea Podcast** 5**...** **Chapters 13 and 14** media type="file" key="VORC004[1]" width="310" height="52"

**Journey to The River Sea Podcast 6...**  **Chapters 15 and 16**  Discussion Director 15-16 1 At the start of the chapter 15 what did Sir Aubrey send to the station? The Carrige 2 In the dressing room upstairs,what did Sir Aubrey put to his eye ? A Telescope <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">3 Who waited in the hall to show Mr Low and Mr Trapwood ? The Steward <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">4 Who were Mrs Joan's three daugters ? Hope, Faith and Charity <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">5 Who thought it would be alright when he smelt the the food ? Clovis <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">6 How many days had Finn been in the Bungalow for ? 3 Days <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">7 What was the colonels name that gave out a reward for Bernard Tavener's son ? Da Silva <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">8 What happened in the Carters Bungalow ? Nothing Journey to The River Sea Podcast 7

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Summeriser: Travel Tracer: Connecter: Clovis does not look forward to riding horses but when Sir Aubrey tells him that he does not want to take the risk and which makes Clovis very happy. Many people may be nervous or frightened by the aspect of getting on such a mammal. Miss Minton was learning Maia liked her mother and further or Finn had. Many people lose loved ones and re very sad for everyone involved.
 * Clovis was scared of riding horses.
 * Sir Audbery had news for Clovis.
 * He wasn't allowed to ride anymore.
 * No after Dudleys accident he broke his spine.
 * Clovis was about to cry.
 * But he didn't he just gave a great gulp.
 * He was going to get a tutor for school.
 * Just one month after he settled in.
 * Clovi's foster mother lived in a cottage.
 * Boys were kicking the football on the field.
 * He recognised but he hadn't seen them for four years.
 * So he kept walking.
 * The twins hadn't decided to spend their money.
 * The girls had to go to Dr Bullman.
 * 10 oclock.
 * Maia got out of bed.
 * The house was dark.
 * She lite a candle and moved towards the door.
 * Her family had left her and had gone to Egypt and left her.
 * She was alone.
 * Chapter 17 begins in the library with Clovis
 * Then clovis arrives at his mothers cottage door and and his faster-mother led hi inside.
 * The next day Clovis was backing in Westwood ready to confess.
 * Sir Aubrey took Clovis for a walk around the estate.
 * Then Clovis tried to confess once more in the drawing room.
 * Clovis had another chance to confess.
 * In chapter 18, they headed back to the bungalow, where the twins were.
 * Then Miss Minton was in the duining room leraning alliteration.
 * The next day they were eating supper in the house of rest.
 * A messenger came by and Mr Carter ran to his office.
 * At night aia was in his room and they went to Miss Minton's room to see if she was back.
 * She couldn't believe it so she v.s ted the bat broom and take some asprin.
 * The twins woke up at the same time and walked around their room baking for their money, meanwhile Mrs Carter was killing cocroaches.
 * Suddenley a fire started and everyone had to evacuate the house.

Literary Luminary: He had seen the horses in the stables and they looked large and twitchy. I chose this part because Clovis was afraid to ride and he was dreading the time for when he was forced to ride. It made me feel like i was in his shoes and feeling sad. The twins still hadn't done anything and they still wouldn't take it to the bank. I chose this part because they still hadn't done anything with the money, this made me frustrated and annoyed. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #ff0000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">We were unable to upload the podcast of chapters 19 and 20 because of maintenance problems. ** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Connector: Chapter 19 and 20 Clovis does not look forward to riding a horse for the first time but when Sir Aubrey tells Colovis that he can't take the risk of letting him ride a horse, Clovis is extatic. Many people may be frightened or scared of riding a horse like Clovis is. Maia felt like Miss Minton was leaving her like her parents and Finn did. This must feel devastating as she has lost many of her friends and family. Many Children have no friends or family and some are even worse of than Maia living in the street