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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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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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Great book that I read as a kid

I read this great book as a child and it still holds up to this day! I'd love to see a movie or TV adaptation!

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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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Racial issues

I did not appreciate the way the black people in the story were referred to as " negros . It also says that she was taught that black people could or would never be as smart as white people. Last but not least, it says, Jessie was disappointed when she saw that the black women were not dark skin with curly hair. The racial stereotypes are not acceptable or appropriate. They also were not appreciated - at all.

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I have loved this book since I was a kid.

It was so good I couldn't stop listening. I first read it in middle school, and was so excited to hear it again.

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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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I loved this whole book! This is my favorite book and I happily recommend to anyone

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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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Great historical novel…with a twist.

Great character development. I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to jump into book 2.

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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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