"River Boy" by Dan Anderson follows the journey of a young boy who discovers the wonders and mysteries of the river near his home. As he navigates the shifting currents of both the river and his own emotions, he learns important life lessons about friendship, loss, and the connection to nature. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling, the boy embarks on an adventure that deepens his understanding of his surroundings and himself. The river becomes a symbol of growth, change, and the passage of time, as he grapples with the challenges of growing up while cherishing the magic of childhood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Una Belle Townsend has been an elementary-school teacher for more than twenty years. She graduated from East Texas Baptist College and acquired her master's degree in elementary education at Stephen F. Austin State University. She has received many local honors for her short stories and poetry. Her other works include The Oklahoma Land Run and The Great Elephant Escape. She has lived in Yukon for more than twenty-five years. Dan Anderson is a former award-winning newspaper journalist and photographer. He resides in Katy, Texas. Anderson and Yadon are also the authors of 100 Oklahoma Outlaws, Gangsters, and Lawmen: 1839-1939, also published by Pelican. Award-winning illustrator Rick Anderson is also the illustrator of Pelican's Racecar Driver's Night Before Christmas and Christmas Stories from the South's Best Writers. He frequently speaks at children's book festivals and conducts such workshops as "The Positive Role the Arts Play in No Child Left Behind. " After receiving a degree in art education from Delta State University, Anderson taught the subject for twenty-five years. He resides in Clinton, Mississippi.