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Tim Bowler’s *River Boy* follows a dying grandfather who returns to the river that shaped his boyhood. He resolves to finish a painting long deferred, hoping to leave a lasting tribute to his love of art and the water that witnessed his growth. Running through themes of mortality, family, and the power of creativity, the story highlights the bond between grandparent and grandchild against the backdrop of a beloved river and the quiet determination of an artist faced with his final days.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Tim Bowler
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