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I think this would be good to read because almost every child has though about or actually ran away. Student's would really relate to this. I got it at the IUS Library.
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The Runaways
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Three unhappy kids who are stuck in the Nevada desert in 1951 think running away will solve their problems.
Dani O'Donnell is stuck in the middle of the desert, in gruesome Rattler Springs. She knows the desert hates her, and she returns the favor in spades. All she wants to do is get back to California, but she and her mother are too broke to move. Just before her 13th birthday, Dani decides to run away. But before she can get anywhere, 9-year-old Stormy decides he's going, too. Now Dani must come up with money for two bus tickets.
Dani and Stormy are busy earning money when Pixie moves to town. She is the strangest girl--and the biggest liar--Dani has ever met, but she's also rich. She wants to run away too, and she gets them the money they need. Now they each must face what running away will mean--and why they're really doing it.
Dani O'Donnell is stuck in the middle of the desert, in gruesome Rattler Springs. She knows the desert hates her, and she returns the favor in spades. All she wants to do is get back to California, but she and her mother are too broke to move. Just before her 13th birthday, Dani decides to run away. But before she can get anywhere, 9-year-old Stormy decides he's going, too. Now Dani must come up with money for two bus tickets.
Dani and Stormy are busy earning money when Pixie moves to town. She is the strangest girl--and the biggest liar--Dani has ever met, but she's also rich. She wants to run away too, and she gets them the money they need. Now they each must face what running away will mean--and why they're really doing it.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1,1999
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256 pages, Paperback
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August 8, 2000 by Yearling
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9780440415121
- ASIN
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0440415128
- Language
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English
About the author
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Zilpha Keatley Snyder was an American author of books for children and young adults. Three of Snyder's works were named Newbery Honor books: The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid and The Witches of Worm. She was most famous for writing adventure stories and fantasies.
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The only reason why I give this book 3 stars is because of Pixie. At first I thought I wasn't going to like her character but when she stepped on the scene there was just something so entertaining about her. Her compulsive lying was amusing and I liked how mysterious she seemed at first.
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Other than that the book kind of let me down because they never actually run away (they come close) though they talk about it the ENTIRE book.
Anyways it was a nice 'slice-of-life' kind of book=)
SPOILER!
Other than that the book kind of let me down because they never actually run away (they come close) though they talk about it the ENTIRE book.
Anyways it was a nice 'slice-of-life' kind of book=)
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gr 5-8
1951 Rattler Springs, Nevada, 13 year old Dani hates living in the desert. All she wants to do is go back to Sea Grove where she used to live even if she has to run away to do it. Together with her friend Stormy, Dani plans how they'll manage their escape. Their plans change when new girl Pixie moves into town. When she finds out about their plan to runaway, Pixie insists on being included. But who is she? Why did her scientist family choose to live so far from town? Are they spies? Or are they mad scientists like Dr. Frankenstein?
I'd recommend this story to someone who enjoyed Snyder's "The Egypt Game" or anyone who enjoys realistic fiction.
1951 Rattler Springs, Nevada, 13 year old Dani hates living in the desert. All she wants to do is go back to Sea Grove where she used to live even if she has to run away to do it. Together with her friend Stormy, Dani plans how they'll manage their escape. Their plans change when new girl Pixie moves into town. When she finds out about their plan to runaway, Pixie insists on being included. But who is she? Why did her scientist family choose to live so far from town? Are they spies? Or are they mad scientists like Dr. Frankenstein?
I'd recommend this story to someone who enjoyed Snyder's "The Egypt Game" or anyone who enjoys realistic fiction.
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Was cute but seemed to drag along in the middle. You just kept waiting and waiting for them to actually run away. I mean, thats the title of the book, isnt it?
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This is yet another book from the Children's Library's annual sale, which I grabbed because I like Zilpha Keatley Snyder. I hadn't read this one before so it's always nice to start a new book by a trusted author. I found this one more similar in tone and setting to Cat Running than any of her other books, and not just because they're both historical fiction. As with many of her books, I found myself thinking about the characters after I had finished it. It's not a nonstop action book, but it is a thoughtful book. I know I will reread it at some point in the future.
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Good, but dragged a bit in middle. Good over all.
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1951 Rattler Springs, Nevada, 13 year old Dani hates living in the desert. All she wants to do is go back to Sea Grove where she used to live even if she has to run away to do it. Together with her friend Stormy, Dani plans how they'll manage their escape. Their plans change when new girl Pixie moves into town. When she finds out about their plan to runaway, Pixie insists on being included. But who is she? Why did her scientist family choose to live so far from town? Are they spies? Or are they mad scientists like Dr. Frankenstein?
I'd recommend this story to someone who enjoyed Snyder's "The Egypt Game" or anyone who enjoys realistic fiction.
I'd recommend this story to someone who enjoyed Snyder's "The Egypt Game" or anyone who enjoys realistic fiction.
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This is a paint-by-numbers Snyder. Readable, and likely to bring at least some pleasure to her more dedicated fans, but not worth the effort for anyone else.
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