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River Quest

John Vornholt (1995)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages146 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age8
Goodreads3.83/5 (648)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestHeartwarmingHopeful Ending

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersChosen One

Tropes

QuestComing of AgeAnimal CompanionFellowshipEnvironmental ThreatRace Against Time

Themes

Environmental StewardshipResponsibilityPartnershipProblem-SolvingCourage

Synopsis

"The Polongo River, the source of energy for Waterfall City, has mysteriously dried up. Thirteen-year-old Magnolia and her dinosaur partner, Paddlefoot, must restore the great river - or Waterfall Cit is doomed!"--Back cover.

Is River Quest appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A wholesome middle-grade adventure featuring a young girl and her dinosaur companion working together to save their city. Contains mild peril appropriate for the age group with no concerning content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Magnolia and her dinosaur friend Paddlefoot on an exciting quest to restore the river and save their home.

Tags

AdventureDinosaursEnvironmental FictionAnimal Companions