A review by tamarayork
Swift Rivers by Cornelia Meigs

5.0

Newbery Challenge 182/415. I can’t believe how much I enjoyed this Newbery Honor book from 1933! The story follows 17 year old Chris as he runs logs from Minnesota to St. Louis on streams and the Mississippi River. It’s full of adventure and the pages fly by. I loved how Chris learned about hard work, honor, friendship, forgiveness, and honesty along the way. But the message never seemed preachy. This adventurous tale is fantastic. Appropriate for age 8+. Even though the main character is 17, there isn’t anything too adult or intense for younger kids. Highly recommend. It would pair well with Paddle to the Sea by Holling C. Holling.