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The Runner

Keith Gray

199886 pagesabout 1–2 hours
1998
first published
  • 1998Mammoth · 96 pagesISBN 9780749732264
  • 2001Mammoth · 86 pagesISBN 9780749745554

Jason has had enough of his parents' arguments. He's running away to stay with his brother in Liverpool. On the train journey he meets a 'runner' called Jam, who lives on the monster Intercity trains and stations. His carefree and adventurous life sounds so exciting that Jason begins to think he might join Jam. Then Jason discovers Jam's secret.

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Written forMiddle grade

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ThemesFamily
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