Jason has had enough of his parents’ arguments, so he’s running away. On the train to Liverpool he meets a “runner” called Jam who lives on the trains and at stations. His carefree life sounds so exciting that Jason thinks he might join him. Then Jason discovers Jam’s secret.
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About the Author:
Keith was born and brought up in Grimsby and knew from an early age that he wanted to be a writer. When he received 0% for his accountancy exams he decided to pursue his dream. Since then, he has gone on to win the Angus Book Award and the silver medal in the Smarties Prize. He has twice been shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Prize and was shortlisted for the Booktrust Teen Prize and the Scottish Arts Council Book Award. Rave reviews about his writing have appeared in every broadsheet. Keith was a judge for the Blue Peter Book Award, the Guardian Fiction Prize and the Bookstrust Teen Prize and reviews regularly for the Guardian. Keith is now a full-time writer living in Edinburgh.
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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- PublisherNo stated publisher
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 074974555X
- ISBN 13 9780749745554
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages86
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