The Runaways (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781776572335)

The Runaways is an inter-generational adventure filled with warmth and humor from one of the world's great writers for children.

Grandpa hates being in hospital. He thinks only of the place he was happiest--the island where he used to live. He wants to go back, but they won't let him out of the hospital.

So Gottfried Junior, his namesake, helps Grandpa make a plan to run away. They think of everything. Their deception is so complete that when Gottfried Junior finally decides to tell the truth, no one believes him.

Author: Ulf Stark
ISBN-10: 1776572335
ISBN-13: 9781776572335
Publisher: Gecko Press (Tm)
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2019
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.20h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 501144 / Runaways


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2019 pg. 124
Publishers Weekly 03/11/2019
Booklist 04/01/2019 pg. 73
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2019 pg. 149
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average