Angry River
Angry River
Fiction | Novella | Middle Grade | Published in 1993
Book Brief
96
Novella • Fiction
Unnamed Island • Contemporary
1993
Middle grade
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
In Angry River by Ruskin Bond, a girl named Sita lives on a small river island with her grandparents. The rising river poses a significant threat, forcing Sita to rely on her resilience and resourcefulness. The story explores themes of nature's power and human endurance.
Adventurous
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
3,021 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Angry River by Ruskin Bond is praised for its evocative storytelling and vivid depiction of nature. Readers appreciate the poignant narrative and the portrayal of resilience. However, some find the plot predictable and wish for deeper character development. Overall, it remains a charming and heartfelt tale suitable for young readers.
Who Should Read Angry River?
A reader who enjoys Angry River by Ruskin Bond likely appreciates heartwarming, nature-centric tales with strong young protagonists. Fans of Where the Red Fern Grows or The Secret Garden would find similar emotional depth and connection to nature in this novella.
3,021 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
96
Novella • Fiction
Unnamed Island • Contemporary
1993
Middle grade
8-12 years
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