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The Hideaway
After running away from a Massachusetts reform school, fifteen-year-old Tom, with the help of his sister, hides from the police until he can clear himself of a drunk driving charge.
128 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 1987
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Barbara Corcoran
76 books45 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
This is not the Shark Tank celebrity, but an author of children's books. The books are mostly realistic fiction about older children and teens who come from families that are dysfunctional or at least face interesting challenges.
Also used the pseudonym Paige Dixon and Gail Hamilton.
This is not the Shark Tank celebrity, but an author of children's books. The books are mostly realistic fiction about older children and teens who come from families that are dysfunctional or at least face interesting challenges.
Also used the pseudonym Paige Dixon and Gail Hamilton.
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June 10, 2009
15-year-old Tom runs away from reform school after spending four months thee for a crime he ws only partially responsible for. His effort to protect his friend from blame has only made it harder on himself. If he can only talk to Buddy, Tom is sure they can make up a "story" to explain the accident and Tom can avoid spending more years in reform school. Tom's younger sister and a new friend help Tom when he realizes that Buddy won't. The perils, anguish, and horror of a few thoughtless moments are described graphically and sympathetically. Grades 5+
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