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River Boy - Tim Bowler

River Boy

By: Tim Bowler

Paperback | 7 January 1999

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Grandpa is dying. he can barely move his hands any more, but stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He's determined to finish one last painting, "River Boy" before he goes. Interest age: 11+.
Industry Reviews
This year's Carnegie Medal winner is a rights-of-passage novel in which Jess comes to terms with the death of her beloved grandfather. She and her parents take him back for a short holiday to his childhood home. Jess feels drawn to the river and in particular to a strange boy, whom she sees in the river. Finally, she swims after him right down to the sea a journey that is physically and spiritually vital for both her and her grandfather. (12 yrs +) (Kirkus UK)

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