"Running on Empty" by S.E. Durrant follows the story of a young boy named Jesse who feels the weight of his family's struggles. After his father's abandonment, Jesse, alongside his younger sister, must navigate the challenges of their daily lives while coping with the emotional turmoil of loss and uncertainty. As they face financial hardships and the complexities of their relationship, Jesse finds solace in running, which becomes a metaphor for both escape and resilience. The story beautifully captures themes of family, courage, and the quest for stability in difficult circumstances, highlighting Jesse's journey toward hope and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 200 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Holiday House Inc .

Author S. E. Durrant spent her childhood in Scotland before moving to Leicestershire when she was twelve. She now lives in Brighton with her partner and two teenage children. Little Bits of Sky is her debut novel.