In every story that you read,a heroine or hero fills a needand the day is saved-not with luck,but with courage, heart, and a bit of pluck. Every adventure starts the same way: with one foot in front of the other. The Heart of the River follows a young explorer named Arya as she searches for wonder at the heart of the River Idira. Along the way she encounters a fearsome dragon, and uncovers her own ability for courage and kindness.