The Story of Greenriver

By Holly Webb

Published Sep 2022

Last spring, the otters’ home flooded. Now the water is high again.

Young otter Sedge believes he can save his holt from another flood – but he has to be brave enough travel downstream for help.

Downriver, the beaver lodge is also at risk. Silken – who is too small and weak to do the work needed to strengthen the beavers’ dam – feels something calling her up the river.

As the two animals unknowingly swim towards each other, they are drawn to the spirit of Greenriver, who takes the form of a snow-white otter, Lady River.

But will Lady River hear their plea for safety?

‘Big hearted and beautiful, lyrical and lovely with writing that flows like the river itself. I was invested throughout.’ Zillah Bethell

‘I loved this timeless, moving story of a deep connection with nature.’ Sarah Lean