Because of his success surviving alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days, fifteen-year-old Brian, profoundly changed by his time in the wild, is asked to undergo a similar experience to help scientists learn more about the psychology of survival.

The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger.

An assortment of animals living separate lives discover they need each other when they have a chance encounter on a river.

Frogs, fish, a turtle, and other creatures who live in or around a river express their need for the river, making a plea for protecting this natural resource.