About the Book

Danny is a Runner - a refugee running away from a country destroyed by climate change. When Chris finds Danny, he knows he should hand him in. It’s the law. Instead, Chris decides to help Danny. Even though climate change is turning more people into Runners every day.

Series and Audience

Republished as a new edition, this book is one of the Shades 2.0 series. This book is perfect for reluctant teens who still want an exciting, unpatronising story that is relevant to their interests and concerns, but who don’t want to read a longer novel. With a length of only 6,000 words, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.