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Runaways

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Pub Date 3 Jul 2025 | Archive Date 3 Jul 2025
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) | Bloomsbury Children's Books

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Description

He needs to get lost. She wants to be found.

Jamie and July are both eleven-year-olds living in London – but they have very different lives. They meet for the first time at Waterloo Station in the last week of the holidays. They are both desperate to get away from home. July is really worried about her unreliable mum - she needs to get help. Jamie has done something terrible - and left in a panic. Despite their worries, the sun is shining and, as they escape everything they’ve left behind in the city, Jamie and July can’t help but sense adventure in the air.

But running away isn't just harmless summertime fun. What are they really trying to escape? And will either Jamie or July find a place that finally feels like home?

Three homes, two kids, one journey.

He needs to get lost. She wants to be found.

Jamie and July are both eleven-year-olds living in London – but they have very different lives. They meet for the first time at Waterloo Station in the...


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ISBN 9781526683335
PRICE £7.99 (GBP)
PAGES 304

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This book reminded me so much of Jacqueline Wilson, one of my favourite authors when I was young. Both Jamie and July are having a tough time at home and run away individually to Bournemouth. They cross paths and help each other out as they are only 11 and far too young to be out in the world alone. This book doesn't shy away from tough issues and it makes for a gripping read for young people.

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