Life has been miserable in foster homes for Holly since her mother died. Ms. Leone, her teacher, gives her a blank journal in which to record her thoughts in hopes that it can help her cope with life. Holly thinks it's a dumb idea, but for some reason she writes in the journal anyway, addressing her comments to Mrs. Leone, who, as she writes, "may be a teacher, Ms. Leone, but face it: You don't know squat." Then, Holly decides to run away, taking her journal with her. She isn't homeless, she tells herself, she's a gypsy, as she deals with the increasing difficulties of trying to survive entirely on her own. Throughout her travels, she records her experience in her journal.
Read Wendelin Van Draanen's Runaway to learn the secrets of Holly's diary and her life on the run.
Lindero's Teacher-Librarian
- Jane Lofton
- Teacher Librarian now "in the wild." M.A. in English, M.L.S. in Library Science, Credentialed Teacher & Teacher Librarian. Love working with students and other teachers and librarians, sharing my love of reading, writing, research skills, information literacy, digital citizenship, and technology. California School Library Association President, 2012-2013, Honorary Member, 2017-. American Association of School Librarians Best Websites for Teaching and Learning Committee (2013-2016), Social Media Recognitions Task Force Chair, 2016-, 2017 Conference Social Media Chair, Social Media Editorial Board, 2017-. Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer.