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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.

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Another little jewel from Keith Gray, at his best on a small canvas * Carousel *
A skilful and credible modern fantasy * Guardian *
A brilliant story . . . fast-paced sensitive tale which ends with a surprising twist * Irish Times *
This is a well-crafted, pacy thriller -- Kathryn Ross * Scotsman *
Insightful and entirely believable, this story is a gem * Booktrust *

The Runner

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 06/01/2005
      ISBN13: 9780440866565, 978-0440866565
      ISBN10: 0440866561

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      Another little jewel from Keith Gray, at his best on a small canvas * Carousel *
      A skilful and credible modern fantasy * Guardian *
      A brilliant story . . . fast-paced sensitive tale which ends with a surprising twist * Irish Times *
      This is a well-crafted, pacy thriller -- Kathryn Ross * Scotsman *
      Insightful and entirely believable, this story is a gem * Booktrust *

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