Where the River Takes Us: Chapters 1–7

In Britain, 1974, many families struggled financially due to a coal shortage — and 13-year-old Jason (and his older brother) struggled even more since their parents had recently died. Hoping to reverse their situation, Jason and three friends embark on a quest to win reward money for finding a wildcat that roams a nearby forest, but their journey will ultimately change them forever.

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Where the River Takes Us: Chapters 1–7