Wild River

Written by P.J. Petersen

A camping trip turns perilous when a boy must save his injured brother.

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128 pages· 18,544 words· Est. 2 hour read· 570L

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Ryan prefers video games to the outdoors, but when his brother Tanner is injured during a kayaking trip, Ryan faces a real-life challenge. With the river raging and Tanner hurt, can Ryan find the courage to save his brother? As the stakes rise, Ryan must confront his fears and discover if his gaming skills can help him navigate this life-or-death situation. Will he rise to the occasion, or will the wilderness prove too much for him?

From the publisher

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. 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?

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