RUNNING AWAY FOR BEGINNERS PB – MARK ILLIS-SCHOLASTIC

“Funny, heartfelt and ultimately hopeful” – The Scotsman You can t run from bad news. Or can you? Jasper was just diagnosed with cancer. His treatment starts in a week, and in the meantime his parents want him to carry on as normal. Jasper knows that s impossible. His friends help to organize a weekend trip to get away from everything that s happened and clear his mind. It ll be like running away for beginners, they joke. On the journey, they come to understand each other better as everyone s secrets come out. Except Jasper doesn t tell his friends his own secret: that when the return journey begins, he won t be going with them. A funny, heartfelt journey of a book, with vivid friendship dynamics and an unforgettable protagonist and narrator facing devastating news This story was inspired by Mark Illis s own experiences from when he was a teen diagnosed with cancer Perfect for fans of John Green and Nicola Yoon