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The River and the Trace

Written by Penn Mullin

Illustrated by Penn Mullin


Reviewed by Chad H. (age 10)


The River and the Trace

This book is about people who survive in a crazy world. Bill, Curt, and Nate are the main characters who travel up the Mississippi River in a kaintuck. A kaintuck is kind of like a boat. Nate has a partner named Jeb. They traveled miles and miles of water. Finally, they reached their destination of Natchez. They were taking cotton, but I don't know why. They made it and Nate gives them a reward of money. Jeb, Bill, Curt, and Nate go into town to have some kind of party by themselves. They come together and find Jeb again. This time he has a friend named Mason with him. Next, Bill and Curt jumped out of these bushes with guns. That day Bill, Nate, and Curt become heroes.

The reason I like this book is because it has some people that are like me. I think people would like this book because it's kind of adventurous. I liked the story because it's got people like me in it. It's just so funny and has that certain feeling like when you are at home.

I recommend this book for people that are the adventurous type. People who enjoy humorous books will also love this book.