The Riverman

Author: Aaron Starmer

Genre: Fantasy, Scary

What this book is about: The Riverman steals souls. Fiona knows that. She also knows that no one will believe her "made up" stories of Aquavania, a world where stories begin. Anything you can possibly imagine comes true there. It's your world. You can make friends. You can make airplanes. You can make houses. Anything. A magical water portal takes you to Aquavania. You can stay as long as you want. A man called the Riverman dwells in Aquavania and the solid world, kidnapping children and stealing their minds, their memories, and their souls. Fiona's friend Alistair doesn't believe a word of it. But Fiona's stories become more and more convincing-and Alistair sees an article in the news with proof of a missing child who Fiona claims she knows from Aquavania. But why is she telling Alistair all this? Because she fears that her soul will come into the hands of the Riverman very soon.  But if the Riverman is really real - and this is a big if - Fiona might be in real danger.

Your opinion: I think it was okay, but it was too scary for my taste.

Rating:  3 out of 5 stars

Who would like this book: I think people who like scary stories and fantasy would like this. I think only 4th and up should read this.

Reviewed by: ST