The Runner

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Keith Gray

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Paperback / softback

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A breathtaking, prize-winning novel for younger readers by a rising star of children's books 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.

Author Biography:

Keith was born and brought up in Grimsby and knew from an early age that he wanted to be a writer. When he received 0% for his accountancy exams he decided to pursue his dream. Since then, he has gone on to win the Angus Book Award and the silver medal in the Smarties Prize. He has twice been shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Prize and was shortlisted for the Booktrust Teen Prize and the Scottish Arts Council Book Award. Rave reviews about his writing have appeared in every broadsheet. Keith was a judge for the Blue Peter Book Award, the Guardian Fiction Prize and the Bookstrust Teen Prize and reviews regularly for the Guardian. Keith is now a full-time writer living in Edinburgh.

Release date Australia

January 6th, 2005

Author

Keith Gray

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Illustrations

Black and white line

Interest Age

From 7 to 9 years

Pages

Dimensions

129x198x5

ISBN-13

9780440866565

Product ID

1729351

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