In "Backwater War" by Peggy Woodford, tensions rise in a small river community as external forces threaten the fragile peace. The story follows a determined local protagonist who must rally her neighbors to defend their way of life against a looming conflict. Amidst escalating strife, personal relationships are tested, revealing deep-seated loyalties and hidden truths. As battles encroach upon their quiet existence, the characters face their fears and forge new alliances, ultimately discovering the strength of community and resilience. The narrative weaves themes of courage and sacrifice against the backdrop of a richly depicted natural landscape. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in year 8.

There are 192 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Solidus .

Peggy Woodford is a successful author of fiction for older children. Her titles include Jane's Story, a novel written from the point of view of a young girl who has experienced kidney failure, Abraham's Legacy, The Girl With A Voice and Monster In Our Midst. Peggy lives in London.