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Running Out of Time

By: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Narrated by: Kimberly Schraf
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Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother sends her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Clifton, Jessie discovers a world even more alien and threatening than she could have imagined, and soon she finds her own life in jeopardy. Can she get help before the children of Clifton, and Jessie herself, run out of time?

©1997 Margaret Peterson Haddix (P)2010 Listening Library

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"The quirky twist on time-travel fiction will keep the attention of readers." ( Booklist)

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nice love it

it was a really good book i loved it i am so glad that she made it home and safe

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How I liked it

I thought the book was great. I liked the drama.i think some of it was confusing but over all it was a good book

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May I return or exchange?

This book was on the list for my group group, but not until I had started listening to it did I realize it is for young readers or mothers of teens. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this book ... in fact it’s probably a very good read for middle school children and their parents. But I’m an old grandma and do not enjoy it. I hope you will allow me to return this book, or exchange it for something else. Thank you.

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Loved it

Loved it so much 10/10 would recommend more of her books and am excited to read them :)

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Such a good book!

Friend suggested it to me because they had read it a lot when they were little and it’s definitely a good read!

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Enjoyed it A lot!

In my opinion this was a good book. The story kept my interested the whole time. Jesse's thoughts and emotions were described perfectly, and it touched me to hear about her life.

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Love this book

Loved this book since first hearing it in 5th grade. It's not hard by any means but a worthy story to hear. It also makes me laugh because of inflation both in the story and on a meta level, haha.

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amazing story

loved it, the narrative was brilliantly done and very catchy. finished in one day too.

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Running Out of Time

An amazing book that when you listen to it you feel like you are there! A truly good book for all ages!

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Great YA story

I will giver you a teaser...the publishers of this book sued a major movie mogul for ripping off their story. This version is the better one. :)

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