"Runaway Train" by David Belbin follows the lives of two teenagers, Laura and Nik, who escape their mundane routines by embarking on an unexpected journey. As they leave their hometown behind, they find themselves exploring new territories both physically and emotionally. Their adventure takes an intriguing turn when they encounter challenges that test their friendship and self-discovery. Along the way, they confront issues of family, identity, and the desire for freedom. Through evocative imagery and relatable characters, the novel captures the essence of youthful rebellion and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Surfers Series .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

David Belbin gave up teaching to write full time in 1994, when his book Shoot the Teacher appeared as the first title in the Point Crime series (Scholastic). He's the author of over 30 titles and his books have been translated into many different languages. He lives in Nottingham.