Books like Where the river begins by Thomas Locker
In this American children’s tale, two boys set off with their grandfather for a weekend camping trip. Their quest is to trace the river that flows close to their home back to its hidden source, forging bonds between generations along the way.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Thomas Locker
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