"Rundown" by Michael Cadnum follows the harrowing journey of a teenager named Perry as he deals with his tumultuous relationship with his father and the complexities of growing up. Set against the backdrop of a summer in a small town, Perry faces a reality filled with emotional struggles and the pressures of adolescence. When a tragic incident occurs that shatters his sense of safety, Perry is thrust into a world where he must confront his fears, the consequences of his choices, and the bonds of family. The story explores themes of resilience, identity, and the search for understanding in challenging times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 169 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 2015 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Michael Cadnum is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for adults and young adults, including the contemporary novels Rundown, Heat , and Edge (all Viking) and the historical novel In a Dark Wood (Orchard/Puffin). Michael Cadnum lives in Albany, California. copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.