Something was approaching the burrow. Something deadly. Something that made Sylvan's fur bristle with fear . . . Knowing their lives are under threat, Sylvan and his brother and sisters have no choice but to abandon their burrow for ever. Together they set out on an epic journey along the Great River; but with dangers lurking at every turn, will they ever find a safe place to call home? Now available in paperback, this exciting and beautifully-illustrated animal adventure has the makings of a future children's classic. 'Just the sort of book I would have loved as a child.' Gill Lewis

A thrilling adventure with the timeless appeal of The Borrowers

About the Author
Tom Moorhouse lives in Oxford. When not writing fiction he works as an ecologist at Oxford University's Zoology Department. Over the years he has met quite a lot of wildlife. Most of it tried to bite him. He loves hiking up mountains, walking through woods, climbing on rocks, and generally being weather-beaten outdoors. The River Singers is his first novel.

Reviews
'A hymn to nature, written with compassion and flair.' * Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe *
"Just the sort of book I would have loved to have picked up as a child. I love the way Tom weaves in the natural history of the riverbank with a fast paced adventure." * Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk *
"With echoes of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and Watership Down this is a wonderful story with a classic, traditional feel . . . An utterly lovely book and highly recommended." * The Bookbag *
"This book became one of my favourites. I was worried what Sylvan, his brothers and sisters would do next! There was a lot of danger in their long journey. I couldn't wait to turn over the next page because I was full of excitement." * Momo, age 8 *
"The book was amazing - it was the best book that I have ever read. I felt like I was in the book. My eyes would just not stop reading. I will recommend it to lots of people." * Lulu, age 9 *
"The River Singers was so gripping that it was nearly impossible to put down. Five stars from me." * By Kids for kids review, the Guardian online *
"A lyrical, emotion-packed story... stunning debut novel." * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post *
"One of the most original and beautiful stories." * Teach Primary *
"A modern alternative to Wind in the Willows, this is the story of a family of water voles and the adventures that they have on their journey along the Great River." * Books for Topics *



Book Information
ISBN 9780192734815
Author Tom Moorhouse
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 226g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 129mm * 20mm