Book Series · 2 Books

Running Out of Time Books

In order from Running Out of Time to Falling Out of Time.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995

Running Out of Time

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

A girl must escape her village to save lives, uncovering a shocking truth about her world.

240 pages· 44,693 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Summary: In 1840 Clifton, Jessie Keyser faces a dire diphtheria outbreak threatening her village. Her mother reveals a shocking truth: Clifton isn't what it seems. Jessie must venture into an unknown world to find a cure, racing against time to save her friends. As she navigates this strange reality, can she overcome the obstacles and uncover the secrets that could change everything? Jessie's journey is fraught with danger and discovery, challenging her understanding of time and place. Will she succeed before it's too late, or will the truth remain hidden forever?

The complete set

Running Out of Time Series

2 books · Published 1995–2023

Series

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$958

Running Out of Time

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995

A girl must escape her village to save lives, uncovering a shocking truth about her world.

Series

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$1899

Falling Out of Time

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A mysterious note shatters Zola's perfect world, revealing hidden truths and a forgotten past.

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How many books are in the Running Out of Time series?

There are 2 books in the Running Out of Time series. It began with Running Out of Time in 1995, and the newest book, Falling Out of Time, was published in 2023.