Downriver

By: Will Hobbs

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Fifteen-year-old Jessie is angry with her father for sending her on an outdoor survival program for troubled teens. Confused about her life back home and unsure of herself, she is drawn to the powerful personality of a teammate, the charismatic Troy. At their first opportunity to rebel, she and her six companions "borrow" their instructor's gear and attempt the dangerous Colorado River through the Grand Canyon on their own.

With no maps or guides, they face roaring rapids, drenching rain, injury, and conflict among themselves. The further they travel, the more they realize that the whitewater may be the least of their problems. There's more to Troy, their self-imposed leader, than any of them could have predicted.

Chosen by the American Library Association as one of the one hundred Best of the Best Young Adult Books of the past 25 years, Downriver will captivate young readers with its heady dose of excitement, entertainment, and suspense.

©1991 Will Hobbs (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC

Excellent! Truly amazing book!

This is one of my all time favorite books! Incredible story and great narration, it truly bring the characters to life!

Amazing book!

I haven’t read or listen to Downriver in a long time. This is one of my favorite books. So much fun and inspiring.

Teen rebellion at its most fortunate.

Excellent narration. I will look for more by this reader. This book gives the sense of the power of nature-t's beauty,it's destructive potential and it's ability to heal. Great story about rebellious teens who must have had angels watching over them.

To much background noise.

I first read this book in 6th grade and was super excited to listen to it. There was nothing wrong with Christina's performance, but wherever it was recorded, you can clearly hear noise like a TV or something in the background a little annoying.