"A wonderful story that brings
together family, responsibility,
opportunity, adventure, history,
geography, New Jersey's canals,
and how things work. And its
full-color illustrations will
fascinate young readers with
their detail."
Ann Bartholomew, Book Editor
together family, responsibility,
opportunity, adventure, history,
geography, New Jersey's canals,
and how things work. And its
full-color illustrations will
fascinate young readers with
their detail."
Ann Bartholomew, Book Editor
This beautifully illustrated children's book follows the adventures of Josh
Riley, the son of the bridgetender in Griggstown on the Delaware & Raritan
Canal. Longing to leave his tiny village, Josh finally gets the chance to
become a muletender and visit cities and towns all along the waterway.
Riley, the son of the bridgetender in Griggstown on the Delaware & Raritan
Canal. Longing to leave his tiny village, Josh finally gets the chance to
become a muletender and visit cities and towns all along the waterway.
Comments from educators:
"Great balance between the historic era of canals and the adventures of a young
boy adjusting to the world away from home."
Phoebe Hastings, Third Grade Teacher
“Adults and children alike will enjoy this account of a boy's adventure on the
Delaware and Raritan Canal."
Lynda Breznitsky, School Librarian
“Readers experience stepping back in time to relive the adventures of a young boy
during the canal era.”
Lynn Cooke, Fourth Grade Teacher
"Great balance between the historic era of canals and the adventures of a young
boy adjusting to the world away from home."
Phoebe Hastings, Third Grade Teacher
“Adults and children alike will enjoy this account of a boy's adventure on the
Delaware and Raritan Canal."
Lynda Breznitsky, School Librarian
“Readers experience stepping back in time to relive the adventures of a young boy
during the canal era.”
Lynn Cooke, Fourth Grade Teacher
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Bridgetender's Boy
-- soft cover --
$12.00 plus $1.50
for shipping
-- soft cover --
$12.00 plus $1.50
for shipping
| Bridgetender's Boy -- hard cover -- $20.00 plus $2.00 for shipping |