Run Home

Written and illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

A teen faces high school, running, and family illness. Can she find hope?

4.1 Goodreads · 220 ratings

304 pages· 18,377 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· GN680L

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Bookroo's summary

In 2002, 14-year-old Alyssa navigates a new high school, awkward uniforms, and an unexpected love for cross-country running. As she finds her stride, her father's illness looms, threatening her newfound balance. When tragedy strikes, Alyssa must rely on her friends, family, and inner strength to keep moving forward. Will she find hope amidst the chaos?

From the publisher

This heartrending graphic memoir by Alyssa Bermudez (Big Apple Diaries) is a moving and unforgettable story about inner strength, healing, and finding hope. It’s 2002, and 14-year-old Alyssa is a freshman at a new high school where she knows NO ONE and the uniforms are hideous! What a disaster… Even worse? Her parents are forcing her to join the cross-country team. No one needs to run, or sweat, this much! Over time though, Alyssa actually starts to like running. She’s getting better with practice, and some of the girls on the team are really nice. Alyssa begins to find a steady rhythm with high school, cross country, and her new stepfamily. But Alyssa’s dad is sick, and she doesn’t know what to do. When the worst thing imaginable happens, Alyssa will need to count on her friends, family, and herself to keep running forward.

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