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About The Book
On TV we watch our city where people navigate the river-streets in any way they can....
"Look." Max points. "it's Sarah's house."
All I see is roof.
In searing personal poems, Jane Kurtz explores what it's like to struggle through a flood and pull your life together afterward. Inspired by Kurtz's own flood experience, this tale is realistic and unforgettable. Not just a moving story of one girl's courage, River Friendly, River Wild is a tribute to everyone who's ever faced great loss.
"Look." Max points. "it's Sarah's house."
All I see is roof.
In searing personal poems, Jane Kurtz explores what it's like to struggle through a flood and pull your life together afterward. Inspired by Kurtz's own flood experience, this tale is realistic and unforgettable. Not just a moving story of one girl's courage, River Friendly, River Wild is a tribute to everyone who's ever faced great loss.
About The Illustrator
Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin (March 6, 2007)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416934875
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD630L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
"The illustrations are glowing. Portrayals of the family and the neighborhood emphasize closeness and working together, underlining the message of community and cooperation."
-- School Library Journal
"A book about the nature of home, community, and picking up the pieces."
-- Booklist
"Offer[s] a clear sense of what it's like to live through a flood"
-- Horn Book
"Powerful...an evocative look at recovery from personal loss."
-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Awards and Honors
- CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
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High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): River Friendly, River Wild Trade Paperback 9781416934875(3.8 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Jane Kurtz Photo courtesy of the author(0.1 MB)
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