Looking for excellent children's books about running away from home? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
A boy's quest to find his father leads him on an unforgettable journey during the Great Depression.
A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?
Homeless kids find hope and freedom, but illness threatens their fragile world.
A rebellious princess seeks adventure with a powerful dragon, facing magical dangers and unexpected allies.
A young boy runs away from home to rescue a baby dragon from a group of wild animals on a remote island
A boy hears everyone's thoughts and uncovers a deadly secret, forcing him to flee with a mysterious silent girl.
A girl's journey to her sick mother reveals unexpected truths and challenges her sanity.
Two brothers flee to Venice, pursued by a detective, uncovering a magical treasure that alters time.
A mute orphan must find her voice or be left behind by the circus.
A dog runs away from home to avoid a bath and gets into various misadventures.
Sturdy, inviting books about running away from home for the youngest readers and listeners.
A girl seeks independence but discovers the value of family.
Discover Tom's adventures with a kiss, camp, and a mysterious cave.
Introduce toddlers to classic tales with simple words and felted scenes.
Illustrated read-alouds about running away from home for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A runaway troll discovers the true meaning of home just in time for Christmas.
A girl's imaginary friend leads her on a wild adventure. Can she tame the chaos before it goes too far?
A walrus escapes the zoo, donning disguises to evade capture. Can he find a new life?
Trixie seeks quiet but discovers the comfort of her noisy family.
A child's imagination creates a secret world, but reality calls her back. Where is she truly lost?
A small frog discovers the power of being heard and true to oneself.
Longer stories about running away from home for developing and independent readers.
An orphan's escape leads to a new life among the undead, but a dark plot threatens her newfound family.
A runaway seeks her long-lost twin, facing storms, bullies, and unexpected truths.
A runaway girl and a lost tree spirit face a storm and their emotions in the woods.
A boy and his dog embark on a daring journey to conquer a mountain, defying illness and fate.
Orphaned siblings flee to find family, facing challenges and discovering themselves.
Two children embark on parallel quests, fifty years apart, to uncover life-changing secrets.
Beverly seeks independence but finds unexpected connections that challenge her resolve to stay detached.
A girl must survive the wilderness to save her family after a car crash.
A mysterious doll arrival sparks a runaway adventure.
Uncover the truth behind a runaway teen's murder in NYC before more lives are lost.
An orphan seeks a true home with her dog and mysterious allies.
A boy's journey to Augusta may hold the key to healing his heart.
