Twelve-year-old Clare runs away from her native Tennessee to Atlantic City in search of her wayward stepfather, falls in with a gang of teenagers, and steals her way--literally--into the heart of an eccentric elderly dreamer.
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This chronicle of a runaway's time on the tawdry boardwalks of Atlantic City, said PW , is "unvarnished, compelling and, sadly, relevant." Ages 11-up.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A work of genius,
This review is from: The Beggars' Ride (Hardcover)
This is a brilliant book. Although I read it for the first time in second grade, it is my no means for children. Every time I read it, I discover a new layer of meaning; some plot point becomes clearer to me; an even is given new shades of color. It is impossible to absorb the book fully in one reading.The author captures Claire's plight quite well, with poignant characterizations of her and the rest of the kids in their street gang. It's a fascinating, compelling book with deeply sympathetic characters; my personal favorite is Racer. This is a good read for anyone!
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Pretty good book,
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This review is from: The Beggars' Ride (Hardcover)
I think this is a good book about runaways. I thought it was neat how they made Monopoly a game of real life, except they steal stuff from the places instead of buying it.
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This Book was fantastic.I've read it 5 times.,
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This review is from: The Beggar's Ride (Mass Market Paperback)
I relized my problems are less seriouse then hers. And it made reconsider about running away. Excuse the spelling. Bethany Caroline Phillips.
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