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Synopsis
Nearly twenty years after the holocaust called the Flash has destroyed modern civilization, Tomcat and a group of other orphans face danger as they steer an old steamboat over the toxic waters of the Mississippi River.
Is River Rats appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book features orphaned teens navigating a dangerous post-apocalyptic world with toxic environments and moderate peril. Themes of survival, found family, and hope balance the darker setting.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, abandonment, and toxic environment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following a crew of orphaned river rats who must work together to survive on a steamboat navigating the toxic Mississippi River.