Rowdy

In this gripping tale, thirteen-year-old Rowdy is thrust into a world of survival after watching his family murdered and his farmhouse burn. As he escapes down the Mississippi River, he finds refuge with a river captain and learns the ropes of life on the trade routes between St. Louis and New Orleans. Through a series of challenges, including confrontations with a bullying crewman and river pirates, Rowdy’s strength and cunning are put to the test. As he navigates a perilous journey across the plains towards Lincoln, New Mexico, he must confront enduring questions about trust and the meaning of courage.