The River Boy is a novel for middle-grade readers. It is a story of friendship and courage in 1909 Montana. Nine-year-old Clara is worried about the lonely summer ahead of her. That's when she meets Josiah, a boy full of interesting ideas. Soon they're writing a book together, traveling all over town and countryside to collect stories. But as their adventure unfolds, Clara begins to learn how much gumption it takes to fight for an idea - and how much courage it takes to fight for a friend. Together, Josiah and Clara create a summer like never before.