Description
Twelve-year-old William S. Baggett is one of eight Baggett children, and he is ready to escape his negligent family. Since his very first day of school in 1931, he has been saving up money to run away. That’s exactly what he does–along with three of his younger siblings–after his older brothers flush a pet guinea pig down the toilet. The four children are headed to their aunt Fiona’s house, but the trip doesn’t go exactly as planned–especially when a lonely rich girl decides to “help” them. Will they ever make it to Aunt Fiona’s? And if they do, will she let them stay?
A multiple Newbery Honor-winning author introduces 12-year-old William S. Baggett, a good kid trapped in a really awful family. Encouraged by his sister to run away, William S. takes his two youngest siblings with him. Unfortunately, the trip doesn’t go exactly as planned.
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Juvenile Fiction
Social Themes
Edition: Friendship, Juvenile Fiction
Keywords: Social Themes
