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The Runaway
The Runaway
Author: Terry Kay
Two 12-year-old boys--one black and one white born the same hour of the same day--are best friends, bound by deep ties. One day, on a lark, Tom persuades his reluctant friend Son Jesus to run away with him for a few days of rafting, fishing and exploring. But on the trip they discover a human bone--and the resulting murder investigation forces t...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780380729043
ISBN-10: 0380729040
Publication Date: 8/1998
Pages: 485
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Avon Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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This book told a story about a young white boy with a best friend who was black. The story describes life in a rural community where opinions about the African-American rights divide the community, and friendships. It's a very good story!
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Set in rural Georgia after the end of World War II, the story follows two boys--one black, one white--who stumble across a terrible secret which sparks a murder investigation.
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good story about 1940's & a friendshipof two boys during early desegregation


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