Runaways

By Emma Norry

Adjectives

heartfelt adventurous thought-provoking

Genres

Adventure Friendship and Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

Jamie and July, both eleven and from different London backgrounds, meet at Waterloo Station, each seeking escape for personal reasons. As they journey together, they confront their fears and search for a place to truly call home.

Pages

352 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2025

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