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Tilly pruitt is 15 years old when a steamboat docks at her small illinois town on the banks of the mississippi river. Civil war is imminent and tilly pruitts brother, noah, is eager to go and fight on the side of the north. Author interview richard peck, author of the river between us. The river between us is an historical novel set in the small town of grand tower, illinois, on the banks of the mississippi river. Richard peck 19342018 was born in decatur, illinois and lived in new york city for nearly 50 years. The river between us by richard peck and a great selection of related books. In his book the river between us, richard peck masterfully crafts a compelling tale which takes place during the start of the civil war. Richard peck has 82 books on goodreads with 164452 ratings. The boat carries two mysterious female passengers who will change tillys life and. Richard peck ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall.
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