Books with title Nowhere To Run

Autumn Dawn is sick of being bullied at school. It's not her fault that she doesn't learn as fast as the other kids or that she speaks a little differently. Her home life isn't much better. Ever since Autumn's dad left, her mother can't cope, so Autumn has to care for her baby brother and do all the housework. Her mother hasn't even noticed the problems her daughter is dealing with. When Autumn's Ojibwa aunt comes to visit, she recognizes Autumn's dyslexia and speech problems. Can Aunt Jessie build a bridge between mother and daughter and give Autumn the confidence she needs to move past her challenges?

"How 'bout lettin' Calvin keep his knees on loan?" "Meanin' what?" "Meanin' you let him walk, and then his knees owe you. Like maybe he's favored to win the District Championship next spring. Some dudes are layin' bets. You say Calvin's gonna lose. And he does." "I own Calvin's knees." Norris said the words slowly, like they tasted good in his mouth. He smiled and nodded. "Okay, Deej. I like that." He glared at Calvin. "Don't forget, punk." When you've got a friend who's got your back, life is good. Calvin has Deej--and a coach who thinks Calvin can win the championship in the 100-meter dash, a little brother who looks up to him, a boss who trusts him with the keys to the car shop, and Momma, who made him promise to stay in school. And then there's Junior, the girlfriend of Calvin's dreams. You have to take things slow with Junior, since she's daddy's girl, but she's worth it. But when Calvin and Deej get suspended from school on a trumped-up charge, things start to fall apart. Deej entangles them both in Norris's web, and suddenly Calvin has tough choices to make. Can he hold on to what he's got without turning his back on his best friend?

Easy to read chapter books that kids and adults will love!No monsters or bad guysNo weapons or violenceJust good, clean fun!When Jack Jones, his sister Emma, and best buddy Albert find themselves aboard a runaway train, the three adventurers must work together to stop it—before it’s too late!How will they stop the train? Train To Nowhere is a fun-filled escapade with heart-pounding thrills, clever characters and positive messages. Perfect for anyone who enjoys feel-good tales and lots of laughter…with a bit of mayhem thrown in!Fans of old steam engines and plenty of adventure will enjoy meeting Jack Jones!This series of children’s chapter books is the perfect dose of excitement, adventure and good, clean fun! Young readers will enjoy following Jack and crew on this fun-filled adventure, and the young-at-heart will love coming along for the ride!This book is ideal for children new to chapter books (ages 6-8) as well as those who are at an intermediate level of reading chapter books independently (ages 9-12).Reviews for Jack Jones: Train to Nowhere“★★★★★ Train To Nowhere is a super fun and educational story about trains, friends, family, and good clean wholesome adventures.” – Mrs. Whatsit, Amazon Reviewer“★★★★★ If Indiana Jones had a little brother or sister, this is the book they’d read. An absolute treasure for adults too.” – The Anuk Chronicles, Amazon Reviewer“★★★★★ The story of a runaway train provides a series of dilemmas that informed and excited my nine-year-old nephew.” – Larry, Amazon Reviewer“★★★★★ If you love trains… and adventure, than what are you waiting for? Come enjoy this fun ride!” – Lisa, Amazon Reviewer “★★★★★ If you like mysteries, then you'll love this book. The supporting illustrations help in the story. The education on trains is nice.” – Michael, Amazon Reviewer

What will The Droids do without Emily? Elizabeth Wakefield is surprised when Emily Mayer tells her she wants to join the school newspaper. After all, Emily's a musician, not a writer. Why would The Droids' crack drummer turn to writing, especially when the band is so popular?Emily confides to Elizabeth that she's having problems at home. Her stepmother has imposed a strict curfew and gets annoyed whenever Emily practices her drumming. What's worse, Emily's father seems to agree with his new wife. Emily's certain her stepmother is out to get her--and she's succeeding. Can Elizabeth help Emily before the situation at the Mayer home reaches the breaking point?

Debut novelist, Viktoria Jordan's, Nowhere To Go is about Elizabeth (Liz) King and her best friend Grace King when tragedy strikes. Grace has been abducted, in front of Liz and now Liz is running for her life. Soon she has found herself in a familiar city and sought help from a local law enforcement officer in Spokane, Washington. Will Liz ever find her friend Grace and seek justice for her friend, or will it be too late for everyone involved?Trouble seems to find Elizabeth everywhere, and she just wants to keep everyone safe, including herself. She tries to keep everyone at arm's length until she meets Officer Luke Brandon. His charm and wit get the best of her, as he helps Liz try to find Grace. Will they find Grace together or will trouble find Liz just as she thinks everything is going right again?

What would you do if your partner turned on you for no reason?What would you do if you were locked inside your home with nowhere to run?Most people will never suffer this kind of abuse in their lifetime, unlucky for Jessica she wasn't one of these people. A successful doctor and one of the nicest women you could ever meet, her life is turned upside down at the hands of her abusive fiance.Time is running out for Jessica, can she get to safety, or has she met her fate?

Janelle takes her three year old Brianna and runs away from her abusive boyfriend who threatened to kill her and her daughter if she left him. With only fifty dollars, no friends, and a half sister that she hated she had no where to go. Janelle met Fawn a prostitute and moved in with her, when she couldn't find a job Fawn set her up with Jack one of her rich customers. Jack takes a liken to Janelle and when she tells him that Eddie knows where she is staying, he moves her into one of his rental houses free. Things start to spiral downward after she moves into the house, Fawn is missing, her daughters puppy is killed, the house is broken into and then Brianna is kidnapped. Janelle is to scared of Eddie to call the police so she must find Brianna herself.

In the near future, a few young women manifest extraordinary abilities called "Shine." Each girl's ability is different. Some develop extraordinary mental abilities. Some become physically strong. Others have powers that defy description. But the world does not embrace these Shines. It fears them. Camille's ability to make others see what she wants them to see is no longer a secret. Her best friend is dead. Her home is not safe. Armed with only a list of known Shines and the rumor of a secret Shine headquarters, Camille embarks on a road that seems to lead nowhere. She's determined to fight the government oppression of Shines--and her attraction to a boyfriend she can't trust. But when Camille is captured by someone bent on exploiting her Shine, she realizes the fight is not just about her freedom but her life. Will she discover what's at the end of the road to nowhere? Or will she become a slave to someone who sees her only as a means to a very profitable and deadly end?

From the moment Lyris is treated to coffee by a beautiful stranger, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. In her enthusiasm to start at a new school with a new boyfriend, Lyris is almost able to look past his oddities. Almost. The way he eyes up her striking red hair. The way he loves that she’s seventeen. “The perfect age.” And the way he’s gone from all but begging to show her a specific room in a specific house to making her swear never to even think about it again. When Lyris doesn't take his strange warnings seriously, she finds that nothing could have prepared her for what lay behind that door. Suddenly, Lyris finds herself in a world no one would believe. A world where she’s only a few inches tall and giants aren’t creatures from fairy tales. Where humans are no longer the dominant race, but pets auctioned off to the highest bidder. Lyris understands the true danger of such a place, but there seems to be one person on her side – her kind and surprised captor. And while Brindt appears to be sweet and trustworthy, he also straddles the line between seeing her as an equal and a cute animal. Lyris has to get home… before the one person can turn to becomes the one person who can’t let her go.