The Runaways

Thomas, Ruth

ISBN 10: 0064403009 / ISBN 13: 9780064403009

Published by Trophy Pr, 1991

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00018973836

Synopsis:

Julian and Nathan are outcasts at school, so when they stumble across a stash of money they try to buy themselves popularity. But when questions are asked they run away, and embark on an adventure across the country, pursued by police and parents.

Review: Winner of the prestigious Guardian Children's Fiction Award in 1988, this book is the compelling and unique story of two children, Julian and Nathan, from inner city London. Outsiders at school and unhappy at home, the two are strangely drawn together. They stumble across some money with which they try to buy friendship in their class, but with teachers and parents closing in the two are forced to run away. The story centres on the brilliant and unusual friendship that develops between these two children, thrown together by force of circumstance.

A hard-hitting, well-crafted story of great emotional range that has an important message about personal growth and friendship, this novel is suitable for strong readers between the ages of 10 and 12.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Runaways
Publisher: Trophy Pr
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good