RUNNING AWAY FOR BEGINNERS

JASPER, 15, has had some bad news. And you really can’t run away from bad news - but that’s exactly what he decides to do, along with three friends. It goes all kinds of wrong very quickly, in ways that are surprising, exciting, funny and touching. Secrets are going to be revealed, friendships tested … and dogs stolen.

'Funny, heartfelt and ultimately hopeful.’
THE SCOTSMAN. 

Shortlisted for the Staffordshire Libraries Young Teen Fiction Award. 

Shortlisted for the Portsmouth Book Award, longer novel category. 

Selected for the 2025 Read For Empathy collection.