RUNNING AWAY FOR BEGINNERS

JASPER, 15, has had some very bad news. So, he decides to run away, along with three friends. It’s probably not the best idea, and 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. 

Winner of the Portsmouth Book Award, longer novel category. 

Winner of the Berkshire Book Award 

Shortlisted for the Staffordshire Libraries Young Teen Fiction Award.

Selected for the 2025 Read For Empathy collection.