The Beginner's Guide to Running Away from Home

Written by Jennifer Huget · Illustrated by Red Nose Studio

A kid plans to run away, but discovers there's no place like home.

3.5 Goodreads · 319 ratings

40 pages· 799 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~440L

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Bookroo's summary

A frustrated child decides to run away, armed with a guide on what to pack and how to survive. As they embark on this imaginative journey, they explore a world where parents need permission to enter. But will this adventure reveal that home is truly irreplaceable? Dive into a tale of youthful rebellion and discovery, where the comforts of home might just outweigh the allure of independence.

From the publisher

What kid hasn’t wanted to make their parents feel sorry for treating him badly?And how better to accomplish this than to run away? Here’s a guide showing how, from what to pack (gum–then you won’t have to brush your teeth) to how to survive (don’t think about your cozy bed). Ultimately, though, readers will see that there really is no place like home. Like Judith Viorst’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, here’s a spot-on portrait of a kid who’s had it. And like Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, it’s also a journey inside a creative kid’s imagination: that special place where parents aren’t allowed without permission.

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