The River
1991 • 132 pages

Ratings32

Average rating3.6

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Because of his success surviving alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days, fifteen-year-old Brian, profoundly changed by his time in the wild, is asked to undergo a similar experience to help scientists learn more about the psychology of survival.


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5 primary books7 released books

#2 in Brian's Saga

Brian's Saga is a 7-book series with 7 released primary works first released in 1986 with contributions by Gary Paulsen.

#1
Hatchet
#2
The River
#3
Brian's Winter
#4
Brian's Return
#5
Brian's Hunt
Guts: The True Stories Behind "Hatchet" and the "Brian" Books
Guts: The true stories behind Hatchet and the Brian books

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4/5

November 20, 2023

The premise reminds you of the Jurassic Park sequels. You know trouble is brewing on the other islands, but they come up with an excuse to go back.

March 20, 2022

I listened to this as an audiobook and was not disappointed. I internally screamed DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL THING WHEN LIGHTNING IS STRIKING WITHIN SPITTING DISTANCE when Derek reached for the radio. I felt the tension deeply.

February 5, 2021