Runaway

by Becky Citra

Max is horrified when he sees Sam Black, a new neighbor, strike a boy who is in his charge, but Max still shouts, "Thief," and tries to catch the boy when he sees him steal from the General Store in The Landings. When the abused boy runs away and takes refuge in Maxís secret fort in the woods, Max must decide where his loyalties lie.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is about Canadian pioneers. Max helps a runaway who is hiding from his abusive stepfather.