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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.
Runaway Rescue (Sugar Creek Gang #35)
by Paul HutchensA pair of red shoes lying in the mud launches the Sugar Creek Gang into the red shoe mystery. Could the helicopter flying low overhead have anything to do with the shoes? Will the Sugar Creek Gang be able to rescue the runaway before her injuries kill her? Find out with the Sugar Creek Gang how strong the love of a father is for a prodigal child. The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life. Now that these stories have been updated for a new generation, you and your child can join in the Sugar Creek excitement.
Runaway Retriever (Pet Trouble, Book #1)
by Tui T. SutherlandFifth-grader Parker hadn't considered getting a dog, but when playful Merlin, a golden retriever, comes into his life, Parker is thrilled. The two are inseparable from day one, because whenever Parker tries to leave, Merlin escapes his fence or cage and follows him! Can anything make this lovable dog sit and STAY?
Runaway Retriever: Runaway Retriever (Pet Trouble #1)
by Tui T. SutherlandAn exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave--it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers!Parker hadn't considered getting a dog, but when playful Merlin, the golden retriever, comes into his life, Parker is thrilled. The two are inseparable from day one--because whenever Parker tries to leave, Merlin escapes his fence or cage and follows him! Can anything make this loveable dog sit and STAY?
Runaway Rosa (The Witches of Benevento #5)
by Sophie Blackall John Bemelmans MarcianoThe Benevento cousins return for more adventures in the ancient town that's famous for its witches! <P><P>The Benevento children are excitedly preparing for the annual Boar Hunt, where the prize of the Golden Tusk is given to the ten-year old who catches the boar. <P><P>No girl has ever competed, but Rosa is determined to take part -- and win! She refuses to stay home and help take care of the new baby and cook and clean. She will just have to run away. <P><P>Life was very different in Benevento of the 1800s, and John Marciano's clever story and Sophie Blackall's charming illustrations bring the town, its people, and its past to vivid life.
Runaway Rudy: A Dog's Story
by Sharon RobinsonThe light-hearted Runaway Rudy is a children's chapter book about a happy dog that loves his life but feels that running away from home is the only way to help other animals.
Runaway Rusty: And Other Dog and Cat Stories
by Highlights For Children Inc. StaffSixteen stories from the Highlights for Children magazine about dogs, cats and their owners including a dog who doesn't want to be adopted, a bell ringing cat, a dog who rescues his owner from quicksand, a robot dog who guards and babysits, and cats who help a girl with a broken knee to win a bet. The stories are short and just right for children beginning to read chapter books. Stories in this book: Runaway Rusty by Mary Joyce Capps, A Cast of Fifty by Clifford Yudell, Rosie's Roundup by Chester Aaron, A Girl's Best Friend by Paul A. Witty, The Exactly Right Kitten by Karey Solomon, The Witch's Dress by Bonnie Kinne, The Monastery Cat by J. Stranger, First Choice by Cheryl Mays Halton, Robopup by Ellen Leroe, Mr. Boomer Goes to School by Juanita Barrett Friedrichs, A Hard Choice by Bessie F. Collins, Trixie's Puppies by Ruth Adams, Snowdrift Friends by Dorothy Tupper, Going--Going--Gone! by Etta F. Gilbert, Best Dog Ever by Martha Keenan, Double Luck by Patricia Stone Martin,
Runaway Signs
by Joan HolubWhen the road signs take a vacation, chaos and hilarity ensue--and they quickly learn how important they are.School is ending for the summer, and the stick figures on the school crossing sign are jealous of all the vacation plans they hear the students making. The stick figures work hard--maybe they deserve a vacation, too! So they abandon their signpost and set off on an adventure, inviting along all the other underappreciated road signs they meet on the way. It's all fun and games for a while, especially when they stumble upon a fantastic amusement park. But the people they've left behind are feeling their absence, and soon there are traffic tangles and lost pedestrians everywhere. The signs are more important than they realized, and now it's time for them to save the day!
Runaway Tomato
by Kim Cooley ReederFor fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs comes an action packed picture book with a sweet surprise. Call in the trucks! When a giant tomato breaks loose at the top of a hill, it takes every tractor, fire engine, and helicopter to stop it. Lincoln Agnew's cool, vintage cartoon style is a perfect match for the high-octane action told in catchy rhyme, culminating in a jam-packed gate-fold spread of the town's Tomato Festival. What will happen when it rains on all those giant seeds? One giant surprise.