Running Out of Time

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Published in

1995

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Description

A gripping story set in the 1840s where the protagonist, Jessie, finds out that her family and everyone else in the town is part of a cult-like historical preservation project, and is sent to get medicine when her friends fall ill.

Age

8-12

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

240 pages

Book in series

#1

Why to read

Engaging plot with twists and turns.
Unforgettable main character with a brave heart.
Thought-provoking theme: how much of the past is worth preserving?
Educational content: provides insight into life in the 19th century.