Book details
Emma's River
Description
In 1852, Emma and her mama board the Sally May for a steamboat journey filled with danger and adventure. When concern over her beloved pony, Licorice Twist, lures ten-year-old Emma below the main deck-a place that she has been forbidden to go-she is shocked by what she encounters. Here is a world completely different than the pampered one above with its comfortable stateroom and fine food. Here livestock and poor immigrants huddle together-underfed, unclean, and exhausted.Soon Emma is making regular trips below, ferrying food to Patrick, an eleven-year-old stowaway who recently emigrated from Ireland. Slowly, Emma and Patrick develop a friendship that spans classes and ship levels. When the boiler explodes and the steamboat begins to sink, Emma must fight her way through the black smoke to find her friends and family. But is it too late?
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Emma's River' promises to captivate readers with its intriguing plot and well-developed characters, making it a page-turner you won't want to put down.
- Historical Insight: If the book is set in a historical context, it could provide readers with a rich and immersive experience of the time period, offering both entertainment and education.
- Emotional Depth: Alison Hart is known for creating emotional depth in her characters, allowing readers to connect with their journeys and experiences on a personal level.
- Literary Merit: With Hart's reputation for eloquent prose and thoughtful narrative structure, 'Emma's River' is likely to be a book that is both enjoyable and respected for its literary quality.