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The River Between Us

(2003, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Richard Peck)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Civil War realism for young readers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Noah loses an arm in battle, his father is killed, his mother commits suicide.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Officers drink alcohol and smoke cigars. Soldiers in the town are falling-down drunk.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The River Between Us

Parents need to know that the depiction of Cairo, and the army camp and hospital, is not for the faint-hearted, but be prepared for some powerful discussions with your children about war.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 1.0

    I really didn't like this book

    This was a really boring book. It just bored me. Idk y but ppl think it's good. This book is also sad because some of the ppl die at the end and all that stuff. I just dont like it

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Read For All Ages!

    I had to read this for a literature review and it was the best book I have read in a long time! I definately recommend it!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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