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After the death of his father and brother, Thomas' mother simply could take no more. She abandoned him, left him alone to fend for himself on the streets of Chicago in the aftermath of the Great Depression. If Charlie had not found Thomas, he very well could have died.
At first, Thomas felt safe living in "The Orphanage" with Charlie, his friend Jack, and other boys his age. Charlie was the closest thing to a father Thomas had. But since Charlie started drinking again, a newfound madness has overcome him, and Thomas needs to get away.
Ten years after the tragic death of his father and brother, and a final beating from Charlie, 15-year-old Thomas decides it is time to go through with his plan and get out of the city. Armed with his thieving skills and gunny sack, he sets off toward California, and a brand new life.
Within only a few hours of leaving "The Orphanage," Thomas hooks up with a 3-foot-tall, fearless, furry companion. The two unknowingly find themselves on the trail of Thomas' mother, which turns out to be more dangerous than they ever could have imagined. On his journey, Thomas meets several interesting characters, and learns more about himself, about his real connection with Charlie, and about what really happened to his mother.
Runaway is an adventurous, fictional story that is built for middle-grade readers. It has also found popularity among all readers between the ages of 9 and 99.
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