Book description
When things go bad at home, sisters Eleanor and Mike hide in a secret place under Eleanor's bed, telling monster stories. Often, it seems those stories and their mother's house magic are all that keep them safe from both busybodies and their dad's temper. But when their father breaks a…
Why read it?
1 author picked Riverland as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If you like The Labyrinth, then you will love this book. If you grew up in a household that always felt in some way dangerous, then you will need it. I know Fran Wilde. The author is a friend of mine. I moderated a panel conversation with her and Carlos Hernandez about middle-grade and just how transformative it could be, and we talked extensively about Riverland.
One of the things I liked most about it (besides the gorgeous writing. Seriously, some books I read just for the ways the author puts words together, and this is one of them).…
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Gold Recipient, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence.
Silver Medal in Children's Adventure, 2020 International Readers' Favorite Awards.
Award-winning Finalist, Next Generation Book Awards.
1st Place in both Children's Adventure AND Grades 4th-6th, 2020 TopShelf Awards.
Grand Prize Winner, Colorado Author Project.
1st Place, Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Fiction Award.
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