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Guy Harris, The runaway is about a young boy yearning for freedom from a confining home life as he dreams of adventure on the open prairies. The story begins with tension among peers, sparking a quarrel that underscores the boy’s restless spirit and growing frustration with his surroundings. A friend’s intervention offers brief relief but does little to ease his dissatisfaction with a restrictive family environment ruled by controlling figures. The early sections portray the boy’s careful scheming as he contemplates how to gather enough resources to make his escape, driven by a longing to break away from expectations and chase the promise of independence. As the narrative progresses, the emotional and psychological weight of this rebellion becomes clear, reflecting the universal push and pull between youthful dreams and the boundaries imposed by family and society. The novel’s opening sets a strong foundation for exploring rebellion, autonomy, and the consequences of pursuing one’s own path against the pressures of domestic control.