The Eva Ibbotson Collection Set features enchanting tales filled with adventure, magic, and unique characters. In "Journey to the River Sea," a girl named Maia embarks on a journey to the Amazon rainforest, uncovering friendship and mystery. "The Ogre of Oglefort" tells the story of a misunderstood ogre and the brave souls who encounter him. "The Secret Countess" follows a young woman navigating the intrigues of the Russian aristocracy. "Magic Flutes" captures the whimsical adventure of a girl who discovers a magical flute that brings dreams to life. Lastly, "A Company of Swans" explores love and ambition in the world of ballet. Together, these stories embody Ibbotson's talent for weaving rich narratives that captivate readers of all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by Zatpix .

Eva Ibbotson was born in Vienna, in Austria, and now lives in England. She has a daughter and three sons.