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Synopsis
Tragedy leads Baatar on a treacherous trip to the Mongolian steppe, an unforeseeable plane crash, and an arduous trip home, paved with obstacles and mysterious encounters that sometimes seem otherworldly—events that test his resilience and strength to the max. Emmy meanwhile deals with life at home, hostile visitors, biased accusations, lost opportunities, and challenges no teenager can muster alone. Circumstances are dire when friends and strangers bring a glimmer of hope.
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Is River Home appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA contemporary romance follows two characters navigating serious hardship — one through a plane crash and dangerous wilderness survival, the other through hostile social and domestic challenges — with some peril and emotional difficulty but no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include anxiety, depression, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A gripping story of two teens facing their biggest challenges yet, held together by hope and unexpected help from strangers.