Running Scared: What If The Boy You Love Is Hiding A Dark Secret?

What if the boy you love is hiding a dark secret?My name is Melinda and it's been the worst year ever:We had to leave our family farmMum is in hospital Dad is losing itAnd my freak-out-and-run arachnophobia is getting worseThe one good thing in my world is my next-door neighbour, Rory. Maybe he sees things differently from me because he's had to use a wheelchair for the past eight years, but Rory always has the right words, and he makes me laugh.Problem is, Dad doesn't want me anywhere near Rory. He doesn't trust him or his family. Rory's brother is wanted by the police-and sometimes even I wonder if Rory is hiding something.When the truth comes out and Rory begs for my help, I can't say no. But what if helping the boy I love means facing the things I fear the most?Read Running Scared* if you love stories of fear, first-love, friendship, broken hearts, betrayal, bravery, and bringing down the bully-together!*Running Scared was awarded the 2018 Caleb Prize for an unpublished manuscript.

Author: Susan J Bruce

Publisher: Beanstalk Ink

Publication Date: Feb 16, 2022

Number of Pages: 228 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 0645227307

ISBN-13: 9780645227307