Description: The story of the Fitzgerald Family continues in this second "Canawlers" novel. Having experienced the horrors of the Civil War as it reached the C&O Canal, the Fitzgeralds must now survive as the canal draws more attention from the North and the South. They are also faced with problems unrelated to the war but impacting each member of the family.
Review Quotes:
Between Rail and River
"The book is an enjoyable, clean family read, with characters young and old for a broad-based appeal to both teens and adults. Between Rail and River also provides a unique, regional appeal, as it teaches about a particular group of people, ordinary working 'canawlers' in a story that goes beyond the usual coverage of life during the Civil War."
- Historical Fiction Review
Canawlers
"A powerful, thoughtful and fascinating historical novel, Canawlers documents author James Rada, Jr. as a writer of considerable and deftly expressed storytelling talent."
- Midwest Book Review
"James Rada, of Cumberland, has written a historical novel for high-schoolers and adults, which relates the adventures, hardships and ultimate tragedy of a family of boaters on the C&O Canal. ... The tale moves quickly and should hold the attention of readers looking for an imaginative adventure set on the canal at a critical time in history."
- Along the Towpath