Runaway

Running away from a brutal home is Gary's only option. He plans his escape well. He saves enough money to rent a room until he can find a job. Hes going to make a good life for himself. But when Gary's plans go horribly wrong, he ends up homeless, broke and sleeping on the streets. Could life get any worse? YA Reads I and II have been written by experienced authors to fulfil the need for mature yet accessible fiction aimed at young adults. These engrossing and thought-provoking titles have themes spanning sexuality, identity, family breakdown, bereavement, relationships, prejudice and dystopia. With a reading age of 8-9, an interest age of 14+, and a realistic word count of 5000-6000, YA Reads provide struggling readers with captivating, age-appropriate fiction to both inspire a love of reading and broaden horizons.