River Runs Deep
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 8.5 hour read

River Runs Deep

Written by Jennifer Bradbury

A boy's healing journey leads to a hidden world of danger and secrets underground.

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336 pages· 62,273 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· 730L
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Bookroo's summary

Elias, a twelve-year-old battling consumption, is sent to Kentucky's Mammoth Cave for its healing air. But his quest for health turns into a daring adventure when he discovers a hidden community of escaped slaves. As he delves deeper into the cave's mysteries, Elias must decide how far he'll go to protect those in peril. Can he balance his own survival with the lives of others? The cave holds secrets that could change everything, and Elias finds himself at the heart of a struggle far greater than he imagined.

From the publisher

Twelve-year-old Elias is sent to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky to fight a case of consumption–and ends up fighting for the lives of a secret community of escaped slaves traveling along the Underground Railroad.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Words
62,273
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~Q
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
175462
Publication
Published
July 19, 2016
First published
July 21, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442468252

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