Books like Run Away Home by Patricia McKissack
In the summer of 1886, eleven‑year‑old Ada, living in a small Alabama town, and her family are confronted with a hostage of the era’s strained race relations: a runaway Apache boy seeking refuge. As Ada and her family offer shelter, the two cultures intersect, revealing shared humanity and forging a bond that challenges the prejudices of their time. Through scenes of domestic life and quiet moments of connection, the story paints a tender portrait of cross‑cultural friendship in the post‑Civil War South.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Patricia McKissack
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