River Rat — Joseph Fleck

Exploring a New England river on a homemade raft could be dangerous, but Joseph was determined to set sail for adventure. With a keen eye for treasure, he embarks on a mission to discover the amazing things that the tide can bring in. Join author Joseph Fleck on the exciting yet sentimental journey of a young boy on a New England river. Drift on his raft back to a time of youthful innocence, deep family values, and common hardship; a time when love, trust, and respect were not taken for granted. Aboard the Barnacle, River Rat navigates the changing currents of his family's economic hardship and his own adolescence. Explore with him the rich river banks as he seeks hidden treasure and even picks off a few river rats along the way.