· Finlay's running into trouble. Together, they stumble into a crazy new world of secrets, lies, and Chinese food. But someone is on Leo's trail Eccentric, unforgettable characters and genuine, heart-pounding suspense make for a stunning combination as celebrated author Julia Donaldson expands her talents in her first novel for young adults. Running on the Cracks Play. Leo’s world has been turned upside down. Her parents are gone and her bird-loving uncle is getting too close for comfort. She is only sure of one thing she must get out. In a desperate bid to find the grandparents she never knew, Leo jumps on a train to Glasgow, penniless and stealing food to survive. Running on the Cracks. Julia Donaldson, Author. Holt $ (p) ISBN Tweet. More By and About This Author. ARTICLES. Q A .
Running on the Cracks Julia Donaldson, Author. Holt $ (p) ISBN More By and About This Author. ARTICLES. Q A with Julia Donaldson; Q A with Julia Donaldson and Axel. Julia Donaldson was born in She grew up in London and studied Drama and French at Bristol University. She worked for a few years in publishing and as a teacher, while also writing and performing songs and street theatre with her husband Malcolm, and writing and directing two musicals for children. Running on the cracks by Donaldson, Julia. Publication date Topics Runaway teenagers, Orphans, Sexually abused teenagers, Racially mixed people, Runaways, Orphans, Sexual abuse, Chinese, Racially mixed people Publisher New York: Henry Holt Collection.
Running on the Cracks is award-winning writer Julia Donaldson's first novel aimed at a teenage audience. It was published in It was published in [1]. This is a novel for teenagers – my longest book. It is set in Glasgow, where I lived for twenty-five years, and was partly inspired by my youngest son Jerry, who did a paper round like Finlay in Running on the Cracks. I have dramatised six scenes from the early sections of the book, so that they can be acted out in English or Drama classes. In Running on the Cracks, Julia Donaldson has crafted a funny, moving, heart-stopping thriller with characters that will stay in your heart long after you have turned the final uplifting page. Julia has long been a household name thanks to her raft of best-selling picture books, but in her first book for teens she offers readers who enjoyed The Gruffalo as a child something completely new.
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