Wild River
Random House Children's Books · Paperback · July 9, 2013
When twelve-year-old Ryan reluctantly agrees to join his experienced older brother, Tanner, on a camping trip, he never dreams that it will turn into the most frightening day of his life.
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- Who it’s for
- A tense outdoor adventure tests the gap between game-world confidence and real-world danger.
- Themes
- Wilderness survival, Sibling bond, Courage under pressure
- Pacing
- Fast
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When twelve-year-old Ryan reluctantly agrees to join his experienced older brother, Tanner, on a camping trip, he never dreams that it will turn into the most frightening day of his life. Ryan admits he's no good at sports or outdoor stuff. He'd much rather be playing video games. But Tanner assures him it will be an easy trip. They'll kayak down the Boulder River, fish, and toast marshmallows at night.
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When they set out, the river is higher than usual, and the kayaking is scary. Tanner keeps saying there's no reason to worry. But when he's badly hurt in a kayaking accident, Ryan is afraid he's not up to the challenge of saving his brother's life. The only danger Ryan has confronted has been in his video games. What good are those games now, when he's facing a real-life battle?
Beyond the Game
A tense outdoor adventure tests the gap between game-world confidence and real-world danger.
Come here for
- Sibling dynamics under pressure
- A river adventure with genuine stakes
Expect
- Camping, kayaking, and a sudden turn toward danger
- A reluctant outdoorsman facing a real-life challenge
Where it sits
| Survival Stories | 98% |
|---|---|
| Camping & Outdoor Adventures | 46% |
| Water Sports | 44% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Survival Stories
- Sibling Stories
- Camping & Outdoor Adventures
- Authors
- P.J. Petersen
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- July 9, 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Wilderness survival · Sibling bond · Courage under pressure
- Reading lane
- Survival Stories