An enjoyable, quick-read novella that will introduce you to some of the main characters and give you a taste of their adventurous life along the gentle river that flows behind their Appalachian homes.Written in short story style, Josh and Eddie roam the riverbanks, hills, and backroads of West Virginia, developing the abilities they will need to survive and thrive in their coming adventures.What the early readers are and "... this novella was 42 pages of fun. I have already started the series . and " and ".. . I have read all of these books. The prequel was equally as fun as all the full-length novels. and " and "... If you love adventure mystery, treasure hunts and action, I highly recommend reading this novella and ALL of the books in the series. 5 stars, Mr. Kittner. and "Get Started Now!STEVE KITTNER BOOKSYour Adventure Begins Here...