"Will grab readers from the first entry." -Kirkus Reviews "Holly's lively self lingers in the way the best characters do. Runaway is a remarkably uplifting portrait of a girl still young and stubborn and naive enough to believe there's a better place for her in the world.
But how long can this go on? It's getting harder to avoid the truth-Holly is now homeless. She is smart and resourceful, and she manages to make it across the country on her own. Holly has run away before, but this time she actually gets away-and what at first felt like an escape soon becomes a daily struggle for survival. This diary of a runaway girl and her search for a home celebrates hope, resilience, and happy endings as only Wendelin Van Draanen, the author of Flipped and other acclaimed novels, can. Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.45 lbs) 272 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian Young Adult Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Runaways A winner for sure.Contributor(s): Van Draanen, Wendelin (Author)īinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions I give this book infinity stars out of five. Will you let yourself be overwhelmed by this fact? Or will you pass up a chance to immerse yourself in a whole new, wonderful world. But, Wendelin Van Draanen proved otherwise. Holly Vanquell is the poster child for the unspeakable in America.
But most importantly, it made me feel empowered. Encouraged by her journal, gifted to her by her was current teacher, she discovers more than she ever thought she could. Now, Holly will have you know, she is no homeless teen! She is a sea gypsy. After being treated wrongly for her whole life, Holly has forgotten how to trust. But not like this! This time, she has a plan. After years of being hurt by foster parents, “friends”, teachers and her own mother, she finally runs. Holly Vanquell is 12 years old when she runs away. Have you ever read a book on teen homelessness? A story that makes you cry and laugh and hurt and wonder? I have. The thing that overwhelms your life and is constantly on your mind is not conversed enough? Well tell me this. She wants to educate us on the least conversed topics of our world. I believe that Wendelin Van Draanen wants to educate you. Wendelin Van Draanen has written many stories and I must confess, I have read them all.
It is a story that will make you cry, laugh, hurt and wonder. The title itself tells you a lot about what is to be expected.
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