What's the Name of That Book??? discussion
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Runaway
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SOLVED. The title was simply Runaway. MC was a teenage girl and I'd call it YA with adult themes. Came out in 60s or 70s. [s]
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PaulGamerBoy360(Brigham) wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8..."Thank you, but I've tried the standard searches. With over 5,000 results to look through, it seems hopeless. I thought someone might know this book and its author, and be able to pin it down more closely for me. Thanks, though!
PaulGamerBoy360(Brigham) wrote: "Could it be Runaway by Wendelin Van Draanen??"Most likely not the right book. The OP states that the book is from the 60's or 70's.
Karen Beaudrie wrote: "TW:SAI don't remember much about the plot, but I believe at one point the MC was in a home for runaways or troubled teens or something. And I think while she was on the street, she may have ended..."
This sounds familiar. I just have to see if I can remember the title or author.
Amber (Daisymau) wrote: "PaulGamerBoy360(Brigham) wrote: "Could it be Runaway by Wendelin Van Draanen??"Most likely not the right book. The OP states that the book is from the 60's or 70's."
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PaulGamerBoy360(Brigham) wrote: "Could it be Runaway by Wendelin Van Draanen??"Thanks, but no. That's not it.
Amber (Daisymau) wrote: "Karen Beaudrie wrote: "TW:SAI don't remember much about the plot, but I believe at one point the MC was in a home for runaways or troubled teens or something. And I think while she was on the str..."
No, sorry. I know for sure the title was just Runaway. I'm pretty sure I'll recognize the author's name when/if I see it, but I can't come up with it on my own.
EDIT: This was meant for Capn. Sorry about that!
(My notifications are all coming out of order.. but I'm pretty sure I found it for you above)
Karen Beaudrie wrote: "Amber (Daisymau) wrote: "Karen Beaudrie wrote: "TW:SAI don't remember much about the plot, but I believe at one point the MC was in a home for runaways or troubled teens or something. And I think..."
Aha, all posting at once!
Third time, same book:
Runaway
Teenage runawayPlot from rear cover here: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Book...
Runaways -- children's/young adult fiction
https://www.librarything.com/list/102...
"Slowly, she removed the Derby and sat stroking it. She let her fingers run lovingly around the small, felt brim,waiting for the familiar warmth of securtiy to flow upward as it usually did. Touching the hat was like rubbing a magic lantern. She could always bring Mike before her. His voice, his touch,his face, the dozens of sweet unforgettable memories they has shared would be there to choose from. Only now, for some reason. Mike seemed so long ago and far away, like someone she had read about. She shook her head hard. Mike loved her, and she loved him. She must hold on to that. Nobody else cared...not her horrible stepfather...not her wishy-washy mother..."/
Victoria Brown, a teenager in trouble with the police for being a runaway, is sent to Lavender Lane Cottage, a private home for girls
Runaway by Gloria D. Miklowitz
It's definitely the one Capn posted, and big thanks to all of you for your help. Gloria Miklowitz, yes, it was right on the tip of my tongue! Lol. Thanks again!
P.S. I'm not sure how to move this to Solved. If someone would be so kind, please and thank you!
A Mod can do that (EDIT: if you're on the desktop site, you can edit your post and put it into the SOLVED folder, too). Either way. :) Glad to help. Sorry for the confusing message sequences - I'm still not getting any notifications. Ah well. Book found, that's all that matters.
Happy Weekend! ;)
Capn wrote: ""Glad you found it. That's the cover I remember.
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I don't remember much about the plot, but I believe at one point the MC was in a home for runaways or troubled teens or something. And I think while she was on the street, she may have ended up getting into drugs and/or was sexually assaulted. The cover was white or off-white and showed a long-haired girl standing there in jeans (maybe flare or bell-bottom). I'm pretty sure the author was female, and would have published this in 1960-80 (guessing early 70s). I'm 100% sure the title was simply Runaway, just that single word.
Anyone who recognizes this, or can find me a link? TIA!