River Town is a historical fiction book about a small river town along the ocean, in small town USA. The book follows the town's up's and down's as it experiences the four seasons. The town reacts differently as the seasons come and go. For example, during the winter, the children play on the ice as fisherman's go ice fishing for fresh food. The townspeople gather in diner's and discuss the town's issues. As spring and summer arrive, the townspeople can be seen outdoors partaking in outdoor activities. ( )