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Runaway Home chart-sets the Harding family on a cross‑country expedition, following their travels through the United States. Their journey offers an engaging look at family dynamics amid the changing landscapes of America, blending travel narrative with humor and warmth.
First publish date: 1942
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mabel O'Donnell
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