Up the Creek!

“Up the Creek!” by Kevin Miller is a juvenile fiction book published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 11, 2015. This 140-page edition is written in English and follows the adventurous journey of four best friends who embark on a canoe trip down Milligan Creek during the spring runoff season. As they navigate the waters of small-town Saskatchewan, they encounter various challenges, including raging rapids and unexpected obstacles, leading to a thrilling experience that tests their friendship and survival skills.
Readers will find that “Up the Creek!” presents a story filled with action and adventure, emphasizing themes of teamwork and resilience. The boys must rely on each other as they face the unpredictable forces of nature and their own recklessness. This book is part of the Milligan Creek Series, making it suitable for children aged 7-12 who enjoy tales of humor, adventure, and the great outdoors.
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Four best friends, one raging creek. What could possibly go wrong?
When four friends set out on a canoe trip down Milligan Creek during spring runoff season, little do they realize their voyage through small town Saskatchewan is about to turn into one of the wildest experiences of their lives–if they survive! Facing raging rapids, frigid “icebergs,” spinning whirlpools, roaring culverts, and their own recklessness, soon the boys find themselves in uncharted waters with no clue how they’re going to get home. With night falling fast and no one to rely on but each other, the boys must figure out how to work together or risk falling victim to the merciless powers of nature–and their parents’ wrath!
The first book in the Milligan Creek Series, “Up the Creek” has sold nearly 50,000 copies and spent over 17 weeks at the top of Amazon.com’s Canadian literature best-seller list. This is a perfect book series for boys and girls ages 7-12 who love humor, adventure, mischief, and the outdoors.
Books in the Milligan Creek Series:
- Up the Creek!
- Unlimited
- The Water War
- The Great Grain Elevator Incident
- Snowbound!
- Quiet on Set!
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