Runaway Twin

By Kehret, Peg

Publishers Summary:
A unique story of separated twins and the unexpected consequences of their reunion. Sunny Skyland longs to be reunited with her twin sister, Starr. With only an old photograph, taken a few days before the girls were separated at age three, to guide her, Sunny begins the cross-country journey that she has dreamed of during her ten years in various foster homes. Sunny manages to locate her twin, only to be faced with a whole new challenge. Award-winning author Peg Kehret combines suspense and action with reflections on the true meaning of family as Sunny learns that sometimes we must let go of our dreams in order to embrace a different, better future.

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978-0-52542-177-1
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School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2009

Gr 5-7 Sunny Skyland has missed her twin sister ever since they were separated at age three after their mother and grandmother were killed in an automobile accident. Sunny has kept her memories of Starr alive over the past decade and in seven foster homes. Then, the discovery of a canvas bag containing $800, with no claimant, spurs Sunny to t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

Foster child Sunny dreams of reuniting with her twin sister, Starr, after years of separation. Soon fate le...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Junior Library Guild

Reviewed on February 1, 2010

Strong plot, pacing, and characters keep the story moving along. The conclusion is realistic and never too sweet. Well-...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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