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The River


By Mary Jane Beaufrand

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Veronica Severance feels cut off from the world. Forced to move from the city to rural Oregon with her parents, she is haunted by loneliness and by the chilling sounds of the Santiam, the river that runs through her backyard. ... more

About Author

Mary Jane Beaufrand is the author of The River and Primavera. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College. She lives in Seattle, WA with her husband, two children and a stubborn basset hound.

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Critical Praise

Our Hip Scouts review The River:

The River was such a good read. There was enough mystery to keep you wondering what secrets were being kept so you just had to keep reading. There were so many emotions going on--sadness, anger, confusion, worry, and love. Ronnie was an interesting character that I could relate to.
-Katie, 17

The River is an entangling story filled with twists, love, loss, and crime. The omnipresent and daunting river of Santiam holds the town's darkest secrets; the river will unravel and reveal, leaving the reader in suspense. What lies beyond the river when a young girl goes missing? Don't miss out on the complex and haunting secrets that behold The River.
-Cassie, 18

The River was a thought-provoking thriller mystery. I enjoyed the many twist and turns and never saw the ending coming. I read that book in 24 hours straight. I hope this author writes more books.
-Kristina, 17

Little Brown and Company
Category:
JUVENILE FICTION
Format:
HARDCOVER BOOK
Subformat:
YOUNG ADULT
Publish Date:
2/10/2010
US/Can Price:
$16.99/$19.99
ISBN:
9780316041683
Pages:
224
Size:
5-1/2" x 8-1/4"

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