The Enchanted River Race: An Easy Chapter Book for Young Readers

The Enchanted River Race

An Easy-to-Read Chapter Book Adventure


Book cover of The Enchanted River Race by Caldric Blackwell

Eleven-year-old Amy Lorovia is thrilled to captain her team in the annual Enchanted River Race. She expects a fun trip down a magical river with her friends, but she quickly discovers this is no friendly competition.

Faced with mystical landscapes, tricky riddles, and cutthroat rivals, Amy and her crew must work together to navigate the treacherous waters. With her district's decades-long losing streak on the line, the pressure is on!

Written with simple language and a fast-paced plot, this book is perfect for young readers transitioning from picture books to their first chapter book adventure.


Praise for The Enchanted River Race

“Blackwell does a great job with his first children’s offering, giving it just the right mix of morality, teamwork and adventure.”

– City College Times

“Debut children’s book author Caldric Blackwell’s adventure early chapter book, ‘The Enchanted River Race,’ begins with a bang and rockets forward until it finishes.”

– Parakeet Reviews

“Riddles, imagination and lots of twists and turns make for a very entertaining read for children of almost any age.”

– Jenn’s Review Blog

“…a quick, fun read and would meet the needs of students who do best with very short chapter books.”

– Puget Sound Council