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When twelve‑year‑old Ryan joins his experienced older brother Tanner on a camping trip, he hopes for a relaxed day of kayaking and marshmallow roasting. But the Boulder River rises unexpectedly, and a kayaking mishap leaves Tanner badly injured. With no other adult present, Ryan must face the river’s danger, his own inexperience, and the fierce reality of survival to save his brother’s life. The book explores themes of brotherhood, courage and the transition from virtual challenges to real‑world responsibility.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: P. J. Petersen
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