Books like Rough waters by S. L. Rottman
When their parents are killed in an automobile accident, two teenage brothers are placed under the care of an estranged uncle in Colorado. He owns a white‑water rafting company, offering the boys a place to heal and a new family dynamic. Through the challenges of orphanhood, grief, and the rugged outdoors, they rebuild their bond and discover the restorative power of adventure.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: S. L. Rottman
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