Where The River Takes Us

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From the author of The Valley of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling historical adventure set against a backdrop of the 1970s miners strikes, perfect for readers aged 9+

Its February 1974 and working class families have been hit hard by the three-day week. The reduced power usage means less hours for people to work, and less money to get by on. Thirteen-year-old Jason feels the struggle keenly. Ever since his parents died, its just been him and his older brother Richie. Richie is doing his best, but since he cant make ends meet hes been doing favours for the wrong people. Every day they fear they wont have enough and will have to be separated.

One thing that helps distract Jason is the urban legend about a beast in the valleys. A wild cat that roams the forest, far up the river from their bridge. When Jasons friends learn of a reward for proof of The Beasts existence, they convince Jason this is the answer to his and Richies money problems. Richie can get himself out of trouble before its too late and the brothers can stay together.

And so a quest begins ... Starting at the bridge of their village and following the river north, the four friends soon find themselves on a journey that will change each of them ... forever.

With echoes of Stand By Me, this thrilling middle-grade adventure gives us the most exquisite characterisation and a page-turning plot with relatable themes, making this utterly timeless and one of the finest historical fiction stories in the market today.