Name: Running on the Cracks
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Author: Julia Donaldson

About This Book

"Run. Keep running. You're doing the right thing. Lay low. Head down. Don't look back. Just keep running. And whatever you do, don't tread on the cracks..." Leo's world has been turned upside down. Her parents are gone and her bird-loving uncle is getting too close for comfort. She is only sure of one thing...she must get out. In a desperate bid to find the grandparents she never knew, Leo jumps on a train to Glasgow, penniless and stealing food to survive. A nationwide hunt for her begins. Will

Our Review

A teenager's world shatters when she flees her unsettling home life, launching a desperate cross-country journey with nothing but the clothes on her back and a desperate hope of finding family. This gripping novel follows Leo as she navigates the dangers of being a young runaway, stealing to survive while a nationwide search puts her freedom at constant risk. The narrative masterfully captures the raw fear and resourcefulness of a child alone, transforming a simple train ride into a high-stakes quest for safety and belonging.

What sets this story apart is its unflinching look at vulnerability and the unexpected connections forged in crisis, as Leo's path intersects with a cast of characters who are neither purely good nor evil. Readers who appreciate tense, character-driven survival stories will find themselves completely invested in Leo's fate, holding their breath with every close call. The emotional impact lingers long after the final page, a testament to a story that understands the fierce, desperate courage it takes to run toward an uncertain future.