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Runaway Twin

Peg Kehret
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Runaway Twin

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Peg Kehret

Runaway Twin

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary United States

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

740L

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Super Short Summary

Runaway Twin by Peg Kehret follows thirteen-year-old Sunny Skyland, a foster child who embarks on a journey to reunite with her twin sister, Starr, from whom she was separated years ago. Facing various challenges, including bullies, animals, and a tornado, Sunny's adventure is marked by determination and hope as she navigates the complexities of the American foster care system and her quest for family bonds.

Adventurous

Emotional

Hopeful

Heartwarming

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

5,694 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Runaway Twin by Peg Kehret receives praise for its compelling narrative and strong character development. Readers appreciate the protagonist's courage and persistence. However, some critics feel the plot can be somewhat predictable. Overall, the novel is lauded for its emotional depth and engaging storytelling, making it a recommended read for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Runaway Twin?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced, heartwarming adventure stories with strong, relatable young protagonists will be captivated by Peg Kehret’s Runaway Twin. Fans of Sharon Creech’s Walk Two Moons or Ann M. Martin’s Rain Reign will find similar themes of family, resilience, and self-discovery.

4.4

5,694 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary United States

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

740L

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