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Name: Danger downriver
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Author: Emily (Govan) West

📘 Danger downriver by Emily (Govan) West

When a ten‑year‑old boy’s father disappears while they are sleeping in a tavern in the Tennessee frontier, the young protagonist is left with no option but to stay and help the surly tavern keeper. Together, they navigate a harsh and uncharted landscape, turning the ordinary tavern into a frontline of mystery and adventure. As they confront hidden dangers and unravel clues, the boy learns resilience, resourcefulness, and the secrets that bind family and frontier life.

First publish date: 1972

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Emily (Govan) West

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