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Running on the cracks is a juvenile fiction that explores the lives of runaways and orphans in Scotland, dealing with themes of sexual abuse and racial diversity. The narrative brings together characters from mixed backgrounds, highlighting their struggles and resilience.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Julia Donaldson
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