“Runner,” by Carl Deuker is a young adult novel about a boy who becomes involved in an illegal smuggling ring.
Chance Taylor and his father live on a battered sailboat docked at the local marina. Because his father’s alcoholism keeps him jobless Chance must worry about money in ways that most kids don’t. Chance is ashamed of his poverty and constantly worried about where the grocery money and dock fees will come from. Then a mysterious person offers Chance a job.
“You‘re in trouble, and I can get you out of that trouble. I‘m offering you a job, kid. Very good pay, very short hours. When somebody offers you easy money, you should at least hear him out.”
All Chance has to do is pick up small packages and deliver them to another place where the man can pick them up. Chance knows that he’s probably doing something illegal, helping to smuggle drugs or something else illegal, but he is desperate for the money.
Then Chance’s job takes a deadly turn and it seems that he may not be able to get out of it alive…
“Runner,” by Carl Deuker explores themes of poverty, smuggling, and terrorism. It offers an in-depth look into the life of a young boy who gets involved in illegal activity because he needs money.
I think that Carl Deuker did a good job writing “Runner” because the characters are very well thought out. Their realistic emotions, fears, and strengths add much to the plot. I definitely recommend “Runner” by Carl Deuker as a thrilling read with an important lesson behind it.
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what are the characters and their descriptions in the book "runner"?
As I listed in the review, the main characters are:
Chance - The young boy who wants money,
Chance's father - An alcoholic who can't get or keep a job,
A mysterious man who offers Chance a job-a job that involves doing something illegal.
Where can I read this book online?
If you want to read "Runner" by Carl Deuker online I would start with the Google Books version.
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i didnt like the book runner very much
what?! i liked this book.
runner is cool as ice
It's a great book, due to the fact that it deals with emotional insights that a kid his age would normally never feel. Runner is a great book for those looking for an emotional read with some bits of action.
Thanks for the intelligent comment. I agree that the emotional aspects of "Runner" add great depth to the story.
Nathan
good book nice plot
carl deuker could do better
Chance Taylor
Jack Taylor
Mrs. Taylor
Kim Lawton
Melissa Watts
Mr. Arnold
Charles Burdett
Brent Miller
Mr. Miller
Very nice list of the all the characters that play a role in "Runner". Thank you very much.
what is the setting?
what is the major connflict?
The setting is a town on the coast. You'll have to read the book to get the exact name. The conflict is Chance having to decide whether he should take a potentially illegal job to support his family and make money since his alcoholic father was fired again, or whether he should decline the job.
Could anyone post the main events of Runner i cant decide if Brent Miller has a significant part to mention. Thanks so much.
And what is then ending of Runner?
What is the town that the book takes place in?
im reading it now i would recomend it just got it all most all the way done 2 hors into it almost half way done good stor good plot its in seattle kid
who is kim lawton and charles burdett in the book
what is the main conflict?
When does this book take place (time wise)
this book was cool
kim Lawton is Chance's mom's sister and Charles Burdett is the man who offers Chance the job.
Ok so i was reading this awesome book Runner but i had a few Q's. What are the conflicts i think theres more than one. but im not sure
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WHAT PART IS FUNNY OR SAD IN THIS BOOK
Runner is a good book.
If you are anything like me and you look at the cover and think the book is boring.
It is actually interesting. It makes you think about others and if it can actually happen to you.
The setting is Seattle, for whoever asked. I found that this book was very good. I'm a freshman in high school and football is my life, but I had to read this book for a project and I usually hate reading. I ended p liking it a lot
-Clayton Monroe
Who are the supporting characters?????!!!!!!?????
This was a good book! Sad ending though.... I'm doing a book report on it right now =D
Ok im 15, live in seattle and i love this book. it is a great read with a lexile of about 610 i belive. the problem is that the boy chance is offered a job and he becomes a drug RUNNER bringing these mysteryous packages with drugs or gems in them. so if that answers your Q than your welcome.. exuse my spelling :D
this book was really good and i suggest it to all teens who enjoy action packed stories
This was a very good book. I don't read alot but this book kinda got me started again. I'm 14 and I have to say if you wanna do a report on a book and can't find one choose this book.
I loved this book so much....I cryed at the end, because I trying to imagine myself in his situation (when the boat explodes and his father dies. :(
Really Good Book
AWESOME BOOK!!!!
who is charles burdett in this book ?
I read the book and i loved it. It is one of those books that has just the right amount of suspense and action that a book like this should have.
how many pages is it?
this book is super interesting and it teaches people good lesson's
At the end chances dad gets blowen up and dies trying to stop the terroist from killing thosands of people hahaha I love doing this to people lol
i never finished reading this book... its good so far i guess.. but idk wat inspired the author.. =\ any1 kno (i try'd google and bing)
okay i just finished this book and im doing a book project on it that is due tomorrow.WHAT IS THE THEME??????
i LOVE this book!!! it was AWSOME!!!!
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I cried at the end when his father died!! :(
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how is Chances relationship with his father at the beginning of the story , the middle and the end and how does the relationship change and what caused the change?
what is the setting of the book
can anyone tell me the main events? and characterr listt with description pleaseee?
I just finished reading this book and it was great. I finished it quickly because I was hooked onto it(: Can someone please tell me what the author's message is? I can't seem to identify it. Thanks!
How many pages does this book have? I've read it before but I forgot! Please answer this question so I can recommend it! Great book by the wayy!!
this book is soooooo cool i havent finished it but by reading the comments i figured out the dad died! :(
Who is Charles Burdett and Mr Arnold?
this book rocked i loved it now i have to write a letter to the writer
What are som flashbacks in this story?
Charles burdett is the fat mysterious man who offers Chance a job.
i hope that answers your question your welcome
this book was good i like it a lot for a 12 year old dong this for a book review.
what are the main events in the book, Runner?
and what is the conclusion??? pleaseee help!!!!!
there are 224 pages
His dad dies
i absolutely loved this book. end of story
who blows up the boat? and why do they do it?
-I'm reading this book for a school project &ndd it's pretty good:) It was kind of slow in Part 1 but as soon as we started reading Part 2 it gets better. I actually like this book.:)
This book would be realistic fiction, right??
I have just read the book and loved it! does anyone know if there is a movie based on the book?
i have an asisgnment for school and i hate reading, i have this book,can anyone helpme with short, 3-4 sentence chapter summaries? thanks
i loved this book and im doing it for my school project
can somebody tell me in the events is brent miller included
yey runner i love this book
im doing it for my school project too
you finally did what i told you stacy hahahah
i know thanks hahaha
u guys are stupid, forget about me
oh hi rachel i didn't know u were doing runner too u told us u weren't
i changed my mind
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she changed her mind cuz runner is a great book or probably one of the best book
What is the time & place of this book?
I LUVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV this book I finished it in 2 days and read it over for my book report I'm 11 and hav an test we kno nothin about tomorrow ughhhhhhhh middle skool.
What is the plot of this story?
Can some please tell me the main events about the book runner!
can someone describe chance and his dad mentally emotionally and physically?
i read this book when i was in 8th grade and i loved it. that is 1 of the 1000000 books i actually finished
this book is tooo long dont read it
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was suspensful but yet emotional in a way. I absolutely loved it.
I really liked this book, now I am doing a 2 page letter to the author for school. Its due tomorrow and I am out of ideas, I just have to say stuff that I liked about the book and how the book relates to stuff.
Facebook page of chance Taylor: Please go like it Thank You.. PS. This is a school assignment!
what the h happens with his dad, i know he dies but seriously can someone PLEASE expplain like how it happens and everything!!?????? pwease!
whata the name of chances father
can anyone name important events in the book
can someone please tell me the theme and point of view of the story! i need it ASAP!
This book was very interesting and emotional. People really should read this book
What is the point of making this book?! :D
:P
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GREAT BOOK
What is the setting of this book? The when and where?
this is a really good book i am 13 years old and i just got this book testerday and i am almost finished with it at frist i thought it was ok but the more i read the more interesting it got the book is based on things that happens sometimes at my school and its not cool haveing people bullying you around i was onced bullied but they stoped when i saved one of them from a car that was coming there way
i meant yesterday sorry
How was the conflict resolved?
I absolutely loved this book. Anyone who wants a great story that'll truly strike your heart, and shed a tear at the end...read this. Phenomenal!
what is the name of the mystrious man?
DO you like To do it hard? :)
Who is the publisher
What is the 4 conflicts in the story ex. man vs man, man vs.self.. and so on?
"Runner" is a full of excitement and foreshadowing knowing what going to happen next
All i need to know is that what happened to Chance mother?
what does chance look like in the story?... idk why but i picture him as a brunette with brown eyes, tall and slim, and his hair is inda long.... either that or he has a buzz cut...
What is Melissa Watt's Motivation?
I need this for a book report and Im really having trouble with it.
I only read the first 4 chapters and its pretty good so far...
Need to know Quotes in the Runner
Alright I am doing this for a book for a book report cause it would be an easy A cause we read it in class. I'm in either grade and I was wondering what would be a "Foreshadowing" event?
what is the main idea and what kind of conflict type is it
What is the fat guys name
im a senior in highschool and doing this as a project because its the last book i read ha
HIS NAME FRIST WAS JACK
omg i love this book so much though? i read it forever ago and i still love it.
i thought this was a great book. i was able to connect with Chance, Carl Deuker did a great job by putting a picture in my head with every scene.
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What is Melissas fathers name? Im writing an essay for school and I forget... please respond.
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This book is straight trash, degrades the American way of capitalism.
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What is the plot of this story
what is his dads name????????
I loved this book and I had red it when I was in second grsde and for summer reading for my second book every year sence then I red this book and my teachers ask me why do you keep on reading this book arnt you sick of it and I said nope I love this book do much and it will always be my faviort book.
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she divorced Chance's dad and left Change with him and she never came back
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