About This Book
Charlie's Run tells the poignant story of a young boy named Charlie who, overwhelmed by his parents' impending separation, decides to run away from home. His desperate hope is that his absence will somehow force his parents to reconcile. The book explores themes of family love, anxiety, and the emotional turmoil children experience during parental conflict and divorce. It's a sensitive look at a child's perspective on a difficult family situation, offering a narrative that can help normalize complex feelings and open conversations between children and caregivers.
Hoping to stop his parents separation, Charlie runs away from home.
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Discussion Prompts
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Why do you think Charlie decided to run away? What feelings might he have been experiencing?
2
What are some other ways Charlie could have expressed his feelings about his parents' separation?
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What do you think Charlie learned during his time away from home?
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How do you think Charlie's parents felt when they realized he was gone?
5
What does this story teach us about family and talking about our feelings?
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