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Run, Zan, Run
by Catherine MacphailIvy turned on her. 'I told you I'd get you, didn't I? Well,' her next words sent shivers through Katie. 'Tonight's the night.' Katie is being bullied at school - and cannot get anyone to believe her. She feels frightened and alone. Until one day when she is cornered by Ivy and her fellow bullies on the town dump. Katie is terrified, there is nowhere left to run. But suddenly, as if by magic, a girl called Zan rises from the rubbish in the dump and leaps to Katie's defense. But Zan is not willing to talk to Katie - all she wishes to do is keep her identity a secret. Slowly Katie learns the truth about Zan, and when she does, she realizes Zan has much more to lose than the safety of her cardboard box. A gripping story that really brings the issue of bullying to a head. This is Catherine MacPhail's first novel for children, which she wrote as a result of her own daughter being bullied at school.
Run: Puffin Classics Edition
by Eric WaltersIn conjunction with the Terry Fox Foundation, award-winning author Eric Walters brings Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope to life for a whole new generation of young readers This first book for young readers about Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope, written by one of Canada&’s best-known writers for young adults, is a blending of fact and fiction, fully endorsed by The Terry Fox Foundation. Hundreds of thousands of young Canadians participate in the Terry Fox Run each year and this book will further enhance their knowledge of Terry&’s epic journey. Run introduces a national hero to a new generation of readers. In his trademark page-turning style, Eric Walters, bestselling author of Trapped in Ice and Camp X, tells the story of Winston MacDonald. In trouble again after a suspension from school and a runaway attempt, Winston is sent to spend time with his father—a journalist who hasn&’t been around much since his family split up a year ago. Travelling to Nova Scotia with his father, who is covering what he thinks is just a human interest story about a man trying to run across the country, Winston spends a day with Terry Fox and his best friend, Doug. Their determination to achieve what seems like an impossible goal makes a big impression on Winston, and he takes courage and inspiration from Terry&’s run. He is overjoyed when his father&’s article about the Marathon of Hope ignites public interest across the country. But when Winston discovers that his father&’s next article about the Marathon of Hope will characterize Terry and Doug in an unflattering way, he is furious with his father and fearful of betraying his friends. Unsure of what to do or where to turn, Winston decides it is time to make a run for it himself...
Runa
by J. Alison JamesIn this "vivid and compelling tale" (Kirkus Reviews), a series of accidents and a discovery in a medieval church suddenly change Runa's carefree summer on a Swedish island into three tense days as she finds her life caught up in the rites of her Viking ancestors and subject to the implacable will of ancient Norse gods.
Runaway (Airhead #3)
by Meg CabotWhen sixteen-year-old Emerson Watts learns the truth about Nikki, the teen supermodel into whose body Emerson's brain was transplanted, she finds that there is only one person to turn to for help -- especially since her loved ones seem to be furious with her.
Runaway (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level R)
by Rosíe BensenRunaway by Rosíe Bensen illustrated by Ron Mazellan SPORTS ACTION SERIES
Runaway (Orca Young Readers)
by Becky CitraMax is horrified when he sees Sam Black, a new neighbor, strike a boy who is in his charge, but Max still shouts, "Thief," and tries to catch the boy when he sees him steal from the General Store in The Landings. When the abused boy runs away and takes refuge in Max's secret fort in the woods, Max must decide where his loyalties lie.
Runaway (Sixth Sense Series Volume #2)
by David BenjaminCole Sear, the boy who sees dead people, gets contacted by two missing teenagers, one alive and one dead. He needs information from them in order to help solve other cases of missing teenagers, but they will only help him if he helps them first.
Runaway (Starlight Animal Rescue #1)
by Dandi Daley MackallMeet 16-year-old Dakota Brown. She used to love all things "horse" until she lost everything, including hope. The minute she sets foot on her foster parents' farm -- "Starlight Animal Rescue" -- she plans her escape. But can an "impossible" horse named Blackfire and this quirky collection of animal lovers be the home she's always dreamed of? Starlight Animal Rescue: Where problem horses are trained and loved, where abandoned dogs become heroes, where stray cats become loyal companions. And where people with nowhere to fit in find a place to belong.
Runaway (Sweet Valley High #21)
by Francine PascalJessica's had it with Sweet Valley. Jessica Wakefield is sick and tired of taking second place to her twin sister, Elizabeth. Everyone adores Elizabeth; she's kind and loving and generous. But Jessica can't seem to do anything right. Then Jessica meets handsome, sensitive Nicky Shepard, who feels the same way she does. Nicky is running away to San Francisco and wants Jessica to join him. At first she doesn't take him seriously. But when things reach the breaking point at home, Jessica starts to see that she might be better off if she left Sweet Valley--forever!
Runaway Alien (Into Reading, Level P #42)
by Michael Pryor Heath McKenzieNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> It is one hour before the school concert, and Keebo has just found out that he's going to be singing a solo in front of his parents. But Keebo is an alien who turns into a big, furry ball when he gets scared. How will his best friend, Sochi, save the day?
Runaway Baby Brother
by Katy HudsonChick and his baby brother are back in this sequel to Katy Hudson's rollicking barnyard adventure, Runaway Egg!Now that Chick's baby brother is officially hatched (and no longer just a two-legged egg sprinting around the farm), Chick is discovering that the hassle of babysitting was just the tip of the iceberg -- the little guy just won't leave Chick alone! Try as he might, Chick just can't shake his brother, who adoringly waddles wherever he goes. But perhaps having his brother close by will prove to be a good thing in the end...Katy Hudson's sequel to Runaway Egg is as heartwarming and hilarious as the original, and will surely find a place in the hearts of big and little siblings.
Runaway Dreidel!
by Lesléa Newman"In this rhyming tale in the style of "The Night Before Christmas," a family's preparations for Chanukah are disrupted by a wildly spinning dreidel." There was holiday hustling and bustling galore. Papa was shining the silver menorah, Mama was wrapping a gift for Aunt Dora." A delightful introduction to the customs of Hanukkah.
Runaway Duckling (Early Reader Ser.)
by Francesca Simon Emily BolamEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Mother Duck warns her ducklings about the dangers that lie in wait outside the gates of Potter's Barn Farm. But one little duckling is determined to go exploring...
Runaway Duckling (Early Reader)
by Francesca SimonEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Mother Duck warns her ducklings about the dangers that lie in wait outside the gates of Potter's Barn Farm. But one little duckling is determined to go exploring...
Runaway Hamster: Book 6 (Animal Ark #6)
by Lucy DanielsHelping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends. Amelia and Sam are helping out at Animal Ark when twin sisters come into the surgery with their pet hamster. The only thing the girls can agree on is that there's something wrong with their pet, who has stopped eating. When the poorly hamster escapes at the village food fair, everyone must work together to find him - even the twins!A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!" "I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"A brilliant animal series from multi-million selling author Lucy Daniels.
Runaway Hit (Phineas and Ferb)
by Lara BergenAuditions for "Super American Pop Teen Idol Star" are being held, and Candace is determined to make the cut. But she doesn't count on Phineas and Ferb throwing their creative hat into the ring.
Runaway Mummy: A Petrifying Parody
by Michael RexA hysterical (and creepy) parody of a children's classic! Filled with uproarious illustrations, a beloved classic gets a kindhearted send-up in this utterly monsterized parody from Michael Rex, creator of the New York Times bestselling Goodnight Goon. This is The Runaway Bunny like you've never seen it before. Kids will dig the vast array of terrible monsters, but parents will love the sweet sentiment. A fabulous Halloween treat for all those little monsters!
Runaway Pony
by Jessie HaasRadish is a feisty pony - and the best teacher Judy has ever had. He teaches her how to ride, and how to go fast and far, and even how to fall off. But most of all, he teaches her to be patient. And when Judy outgrows him, he teaches Nina all the same things, and most of all, how to be brave. But girls grow, and ponies stay the same size. What will Radish do with no one to bully - and to teach? It takes his running away for Judy and Nina to find the perfect solution, one that keeps Radish from being outgrown ever again! 56 pages
Runaway Pony
by Kristin Earhart Serena GeddesA lost pony is cause for a nighttime adventure on Chincoteague Island in this third book of a chapter book series inspired by Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague.Full Moon Fancy, Fancy for short, is a pony with a knack for getting loose. First she just tramples a herb garden, then she knocks over a wall of a chicken coop, so the hens end up all over the yard and down on the beach. When she gets out one too many times, Willa and Ben are worried she's lost. They set out to track her down--in the moonlight! Will they find the runaway pony, or is Fancy lost for good?
Runaway Pony (Pony Pals #7)
by Jeanne BetancourtThree girls love the pony named Snow White, who catches a contagious disease and is deported. Will they ever be reunited?
Runaway Pony, Runaway Dog
by Ruth CarrollA delightful story of a pony, Sassy, and a dog, Tough Enough, who run away from their veterinarian’s enclosure in an attempt to get back home to their owners, the Tatum family.Set in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, the pair encounter some interesting people along their way—including a couple that brings them to a zoo they own!Wonderfully illustrated by Ruth Carroll.
Runaway Pumpkins
by Teresa BatemanA new fall favorite perfect for storytime.A class trip to the pumpkin patch almost ends in disaster in this rollicking tale of resourcefulness and resilience.The old adage of "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade" is reborn with pumpkins! When a bumpy road and a faulty bus storage lock release a load of handpicked pumpkins back into the wild, the students on a field trip are left with a single pumpkin. Pluckily, they decide to take what they have and do what they can. Together they decorate the only surviving pumpkin for their harvest fair.But good fortune comes knocking the next day when a group of kind neighbors arrives at the school. They found the smashed pumpkins and turned them into celebratory seasonal fare, perfect for sharing: yummy soup, cake, pie, and even fries!
Runaway Ralph (Ralph Mouse #2)
by Beverly Cleary Tracy DockrayNewbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary ramps up the humor and adventure in the second book in the Mouse series.<P><P> With a motorcycle to rev and the open road to see, Ralph S. Mouse is itching to run away from his overprotective family. But once he escapes to a summer campground nearby, the horrors of the wild make him doubt his plan. Angry cats, scary watchdogs, and grouchy gophers are only the half of it! But then he befriends Garf, a sad and friendless boy at the camp. Though he wants desperately to be back home with his relatives, Ralph realizes that he may need to help Garf before he can help himself.
Runaway Rascal (Pet Finders Club #9)
by Ben M. BaglioNat's house guest loses her dwarf rabbit during a birthday party.
Runaway Reptar (The Rugrats)
by Cecile SchoberleThe Rugrats go to a movie where Reptar is the bad guy! They have to find out what is happening.