Red River Raging
The Flood of the Century 1997
Finn is furious when his parents head off on another scientific expedition and he gets stuck with his cantankerous great-grandfather, who clearly doesn’t want him around. Is it because of the secret in the barn? Or the mysterious stranger down by the river?
Awards:
Winner of the 2014 Gold Moonbeam Award
Starred selection: Best Books for Kids and Teens, 2014
Shortlisted, Chocolate Lily Readers’ Choice Award, 2015-16
Reviews:
One of Draper’s greatest achievements is how she seamlessly unrolls the plot of this adventure story-about the 1997 Red River flood disaster-and also spins out a very credible character story. Shelley Leedahl, Blogger
Red River Raging is an excellent realistic read-aloud that is extremely timely considering the flooding seen in Manitoba during the summer of 2014. Highly Recommended. CM Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 1