About This Book
River Runners is a compelling chapter book about two young boys who are sent into the challenging Canadian interior to establish a fur-collecting station. Faced with the harsh realities of wilderness survival, they are befriended by a Naskapi Indian family who share their knowledge and culture. This story beautifully explores themes of resilience, cross-cultural friendship, and the bravery required to adapt to new environments. It offers a glimpse into historical life in the Canadian North and the rich traditions of Indigenous peoples, making it suitable for early to late elementary readers.
Two young boys, who have been sent into the Canadian interior to set up a fur-collecting station, are befriended by a Naskapi Indian family.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What challenges did the boys face in the Canadian interior, and how did they overcome them?
2
How did the Naskapi family help the boys, and what did the boys learn from them?
3
What does 'bravery' mean in this story? Can you think of different ways the characters showed bravery?
4
How do the boys' experiences change their understanding of the world and themselves?
5
What can we learn about the Naskapi culture from this book?
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