- Paperback
- Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Other; Reprint edition (Jan 4 1991)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0064403009
- ISBN-13: 978-0064403009
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 13.2 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
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From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8-- At the heart of this contemporary survival-friendship story are two unlikely 11-year-old allies, one black and one white. Nathan is small, wiry, bad-tempered, and an avid reader; Julia is tall, clumsy, a whiner, and virtually illiterate. The forces that unite them are their shared status as outsiders, and more importantly, their joint discovery of a treasure trove of cash in an abandoned house. Fearing retribution when their secret is exposed (they have flaunted their new-found wealth in front of classmates and teachers), they decide to run away together. What follows is a realistic record of a developing relationship as two former foes learn to respect, trust, and even make sacrifices for one another. In addition to compelling characterization, Thomas maintains interest with a storyline that is both believable and suspenseful, and a skilled writing style. This should appeal to young adolescents who can identify with the protagonists' feelings of inferiority, their desire to transcend their problems, and the conflicting needs for security and independence. --Julie Corsaro, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
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.
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I loved this book, April 29 2000
By "pooppoop" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Runaways (Paperback)
Two child\teen enemies find money in a old house and they runaway from home, because of personal difficulties. Through the story they not only become friends, but have to pretend like they are related not to be discovered, and taken home. They sacrifice alot to please, and as well get along with eachother. I read this book 3 years ago from a library, tried to buy it, and was heart broken when I found out that It was out of print.
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the runaways, Dec 26 2005
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Runaways (Paperback)
the runaways is a very very good and exciting book.we read it in school when i became intrested in it.i really like it.though my sister haven't read it i told her about it and she said it is a good book.i like the bit where nathan apologised to julia cos it is unlikely for a character like nathan to apologise.GOOD JOB
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