"The Farther You Run" by Davida Wills Hurwin follows the story of two young men, both grappling with their identities and the societal pressures surrounding them. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous time, the narrative explores themes of love, acceptance, and the quest for freedom. As they face family expectations and the harsh realities of their environment, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways, leading to moments of self-discovery and resilience. The journey takes them through emotional turmoil and personal triumph, ultimately highlighting the strength found in friendship and the courage to embrace one's true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 216 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2005 by Turtleback Books .

Davida Wills Hurwin is the author of A Time for Dancing (an ALA Best Book for Young Adults) and The Farther You Run. She teaches theater at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences and lives in Southern California with her husband and daughter