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Van Draanen, Wendelin

Runaway

250 pp. | Knopf | September, 2006 | Trade ISBN 0-375-83522-9 $15.95 | Library ISBN 0-375-93522-3 $17.99
(3) 4-6 Abused foster child Holly keeps a journal of her months as a runaway. Always on the move, Holly clings to her writing like a safety blanket. She relies on her uncommon resourcefulness until she is eventually rescued. Though the book stretches credibility, the practical details (e.g., a Hefty sack's life-saving importance) are heartbreaking, and Holly's raw, forceful voice keeps emotions running high.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

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