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Where the River Takes Us

Head to Wales in 1974 for an action-packed, heartfelt, historical adventure from author Lesley Parr!

It’s February 1974 and 13-year-old Jason has heard whispers of a wild beast roaming the mountains surrounding his Welsh village! 

Life has been a bit of a struggle lately. Since his parents passed away, Jason’s big brother Richie has been looking after him. And life’s been made even harder by the “three-day week” brought on by miners striking for fairer wages. The reduced power means fewer hours for people to work, and less money for Richie and Jason to get by on.

However, help might just be at hand! When Jason’s friends learn about a reward for proof of the beast’s existence, they convince him that going looking for it is the only way to solve his big bro’s money woes. 

So, the four friends set out on a quest – starting at the bridge and following the river north… 

Can they find the mysterious creature, claim the reward and solve Jason and Richie’s money problems before the brothers are split up forever?


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Book cover for the adventure book Where the River Takes Us by Lesley Parr, showing four children crossing a river at sunset, with trees, a village, and hills in the background under a crescent moon.

MEET THE GANG

Illustration of a person in a red-and-white striped hat and scarf, wearing a green coat with a fur-lined hood, exhaling visible breath in cold air—capturing the spirit of Where the River Takes Us against a blue outdoor background.

TAM

Attributes: Calm, strong, a peacemaker
Likes: Rugby, food
Dislikes: Graveyard, breaking rules

An illustrated girl with long hair, wearing a patterned knit hat with a pom-pom, blue jacket, and backpack, stands outdoors as the sunset glows behind colorful foliage—capturing the spirit of Where the River Takes Us.

CATRIN

Attributes: Empathetic, loyal, gutsy
Likes: Crisp sandwiches, animals
Dislikes: Being left out, sexism

An illustrated boy wearing a dark knit hat and winter coat with a fur-lined hood looks surprised, as if caught in a moment from Where the River Takes Us. The background glows with warm, reddish hues and abstract outdoor elements.

JINX

Attributes: Persistent, daft, wise
Likes: Planning, facts
Dislikes: Gary Hall, Dean Bolan

An animated boy wearing a red knit hat, winter jacket with a fur-lined hood, and orange sweater stands outdoors by a snowy river, looking surprised or curious—ready for an unexpected adventure.

JASON

Attributes: Brave, caring, determined.
Likes: Magazine, the river.
Dislikes: Gossip, Catrin being left out.


Fun Facts from 1974

The below facts are all about the year Where the River Takes Us is set. One of the news items is fictional though – can you tell which one?

A retro-style infographic summarizing notable events from 1974, including music hits, sporting events, Welsh slang, TV and film releases like Where the River Takes Us, famous birthdays, and trivia—featuring playful fonts and vintage graphics.


Two book covers by Lesley Parr. The Valley of Lost Secrets shows children running through a green field, while Where the River Takes Us features children walking among poppies, with a village and planes in the sky.

Where the River Takes Us is the third action-packed, heartfelt historical adventure by author Lesley Parr


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