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The River

by Gary Paulsen

5th grade
146
Pages
4
Points
Quiz
3.7h
Read time

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About this book

The government sends Brian back to the Canadian wilderness in this beloved follow-up to the award-winning classic Hatchet from three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen! Two years after Brian Robeson survived fifty-four days alone in the Canadian wilderness, the government wants him to head back so they can learn what he did to stay alive. This time Derek Holtzer, a government psychologist, will accompany him. But a freak storm leaves Derek unconscious. Brian's only hope is to transport Derek a hundred miles down the river to a trading post. He's survived with only a hatchet before--now can Brian build a raft and navigate an unknown river? For the first time it's not only Brian's survival that's at stake. . . AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE A PARENTS MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “Vividly written, a book that will, as intended, please the readers who hoped that Paulsen, like Brian, would ‘do it again.’” —Kirkus Reviews

Young Adult Fiction

Book Details

Published
1991
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pages
146
Word Count
Language
en
ISBN
9780385303880

AR Reading Details

AR Level
5.5 (5th grade)
Quiz Points
4 pts
AR Quiz
Available

Frequently Asked Questions

What AR level is The River?

The River has an AR level of 5.5, which corresponds to a 5th grade reading level.

How many AR points is The River worth?

The River is worth 4 AR points. It has 0 words and has an AR quiz available.

What grade should be reading The River?

The River is recommended for based on its interest level. The AR level of 5.5 typically corresponds to 5th grade.

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