Running Away from Home

by Nigel Gray

Illustrated in full color. When Sam's dad makes him angry, Sam decides to run away from home. He loads his backpack, says good-bye to his dog, and heads out the door. But where does a little boy go in the pouring rain? After some time spent sitting under the porch, Sam wonders if he shouldn't give his parents one last chance. Sensitively written and richly illustrated by Kate Greenaway Award-winning artist Gregory Rogers, here is a true-to-life story about a universal childhood experience.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

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[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illustrated in full color. When Sam's dad makes him angry, Sam decides to run away from home. He loads his backpack, says good-bye to his dog, and heads out the door. But where does a little boy go in the pouring rain? After some time spent sitting under the porch, Sam wonders if he shouldn't give his parents one last chance. Sensitively written and richly illustrated by K...more