Synopsis
A coming-of-age-story that takes place on a post-nuclear-war Mississippi River chronicles the travels of the River Rats, a teenage rock band performing for food and fuel as they navigate the poisoned waters of the river in an ancient paddlewheeler.
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Review
"Too good to miss."--"Booklist"
"An unusual, compelling futuristic novel . . . wry, sharp, lively, and perceptive."--"The Horn Book" (starred review)
"Too good to miss."--"Booklist"
"An unusual, compelling futuristic novel . . . wry, sharp, lively, and perceptive."--"The Horn Book" (starred review)
"Too good to miss."--Booklist
"An unusual, compelling futuristic novel . . . wry, sharp, lively, and perceptive."--The Horn Book (starred review)
About the Author
CAROLINE STEVERMER has written several books for adults and one other fantasy novel for young readers, River Rats. Ms. Stevermer also lives in Minneapolis.
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River Rats
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HMH Books for Young Readers, 1992
ISBN 10: 0152008950
ISBN 13: 9780152008956
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Harcourt Childrens Books, 1992
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ISBN 13: 9780152008956
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Nearly twenty years after the holocaust called the Flash has destroyed modern civilization, Tomcat and a group of other orphans face danger as they steer an old steamboat over the toxic waters of the Mississippi River. Foxing is present on one or more pages. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Noticable fading due to exposure to sunlight. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123646987
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Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0152008950.G
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RIVER RATS
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Quarter-Bound. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dennis Nolan (illustrator). First Edition. A very good x-lib. copy, Jane Yolen Bk, Nearly twenty years after the holocaust called the Flash has destroyed modern civilization, Tomcat and a group of other orphans face danger as they steer an old steamboat over the toxic waters. 214 pp., chapter bk., pict. eps', card pocket fep, dj very good in mylar wrap, int. vg. Seller Inventory # 7311B
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Hardcover. fine hardcover copy in a near fine dustwrapper, one small closed tear of the rear dw flap 1st edition. The Hardys have come to Montana to enjoy the challenges of the Big Bison River. Owen Watson runs a river rafting outfit, and Frank and Joe are eager to test their skills. Seller Inventory # FY13.089
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