This one is a short story with a cover, hardly even a novella. Ryan is forced to go on an overnight kayaking trip with his older brother when Tanner's friend backs out. Ryan has no experience with camping, kayaking, or anything outdoors. Ryan loves video games. Shortly after the two day trip begins, the kayak crashes, Tanner is knocked unconscious, and Ryan must use his wits and video game experience to obtain help and the mountain wilderness. An easy enough read for any adventure bib. "The longest day of my life began with my brother, Tanner, yelling, "Wake up, Ryan. You just won a free trip."Ryan's not the outdoors type. He would rather stay at home and encounter adventure through his video games than "in the wild." But no one says "no" to big brother Tanner and, before Ryan knows it, he's headed out for a day of kayaking, fishing and camping. But when an accident leaves Tanner unconscious, Ryan must find a way to get out of the canyon and get help. It's Ryan against the mountain and the river. “I could almost hear the mountain demon laugh.”A good survival fiction story for younger readers. Plenty of action. Ryan uses his knowledge gained from video games to help problem solve. Sometimes it's the right; sometimes it's not, but Ryan shows determination and persistence in his quest to get help for his brother.
What do You think about Wild River (2009)?
Trying to find books that my nine year old boy will read.
—coolflower12
Trilling adventure story about two brothers.
—John
great adventure written for low readers
—erikajoytucker
