The River by Gary Paulsen
The River
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Gary Paulsen
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The River

Brian's Saga #2

Gary Paulsen

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade adventurous emotional fast-paced
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The River by Gary Paulsen is a stirring and heart-pounding adventure that will captivate readers who crave stories of survival, self-discovery, and the unbreakable bond between humans and nature, making it a perfect fit for middle-grade readers who love the great outdoors and are eager for a tale of courage and perseverance.

Community Reviews

3.5
based on 2,182 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

tense: 40%

emotional: 24%

challenging: 21%

inspiring: 18%

reflective: 17%

hopeful: 16%

informative: 13%

dark: 8%

sad: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

funny: 2%

Pace

70% of readers chose fast
23% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

39% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
90% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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