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The Runaway

by (author) Bernice Thurman Hunter

Publisher
Scholastic Canada Ltd
Initial publish date
Aug 2001
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780439988957
    Publish Date
    Aug 2001
    List Price
    $5.99

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Out of print

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Description

Graham is an orphan who yearns for a real family. The Velma Villa orphanage keeps him safe and warm, but Mother Button does little to make him feel loved. Graham knows from his birth certificate that his birthday is June 2nd, 1935, that he was born in Islington, England, and that his mother's name is Marietta Robbertson. Armed with this information, he runs away again and again to find his mother, but is unsuccessful. When the police catch up with him, he's returned to the Villa. Graham promises himself that he will never give up his dream to find his family. As a grown man, he keeps his promise, and Graham's quest leads him home to his family at last.

About the author

Awards

  • Commended, Canadian Library Association, Book of the Year

Contributor Notes

Award-winner Bernice Thurman Hunter is the author of many highly acclaimed historical novels, including Booky: A Trilogy and the equally successful Margaret books. In 1989, Bernice received the Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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