In "Runaway Twin" by Peg Kehret, thirteen-year-old Pearl finds herself yearning for a connection with her long-lost twin sister, her only family. After a tumultuous home life, she makes the bold decision to run away in search of her twin, hoping to reunite and escape her struggles. Throughout her journey, Pearl encounters various challenges, including a troubled friendship and unexpected adventures. Along the way, she learns about the importance of family, self-discovery, and resilience. Pearl's quest ultimately leads her to a deeper understanding of herself and the bonds that define her life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 197 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Perfection Learning .

Peg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat. Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American Library Association, the International Reading Association, and the Children's Book Council. She has won many state "young reader" or "children's choice" awards. Peg's characters are ordinary kids who find themselves in exciting situations and who use their wits to solve their problems. There is usually humor as well as suspense in her books. A long-time volunteer at The Humane Society, she often uses animals in her stories.