--- product_id: 4902032 title: "Runner: A Suspenseful Young Adult Novel of Privilege, Poverty, and the High Price of Opportunity" price: "887 L" currency: MDL in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://moldova.desertcart.com/products/4902032-runner-a-suspenseful-young-adult-novel-of-privilege-poverty-high store_origin: MD region: Moldova --- # Fast-paced suspense Complex moral dilemmas Top #16 in YA Poverty Fiction Runner: A Suspenseful Young Adult Novel of Privilege, Poverty, and the High Price of Opportunity **Price:** 887 L **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock the suspense that everyone’s talking about — don’t miss the story that’s redefining YA thrillers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Runner: A Suspenseful Young Adult Novel of Privilege, Poverty, and the High Price of Opportunity - **How much does it cost?** 887 L with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [moldova.desertcart.com](https://moldova.desertcart.com/products/4902032-runner-a-suspenseful-young-adult-novel-of-privilege-poverty-high) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** 4.5-star rating with readers praising its unforgettable impact and engagement. - • **Gripping High-Stakes Thriller:** Dive into a suspenseful journey where every delivery could change Chance’s fate. - • **Perfect for Millennial Leaders:** A thought-provoking read that sparks conversations on social justice and ethical leadership. - • **Moral Complexity That Resonates:** Challenge your views on patriotism, loyalty, and integrity through Chance’s tough choices. - • **Raw Contrast of Privilege & Poverty:** Experience a powerful narrative that exposes the stark realities of social divides. ## Overview Runner is a suspenseful young adult novel ranked #16 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Homelessness & Poverty. It follows 17-year-old Chance, a runner caught between privilege and poverty, as he navigates dangerous deliveries and moral dilemmas. Praised for its fast pace and poignant social commentary, this 4.5-star bestseller challenges readers to rethink patriotism and integrity in a world shaped by fear and opportunity. ## Description When a new job falls his way, Chance jumps at the opportunity, becoming a runner who picks up strange packages on a daily route and delivers them to a shady man at the marina. Chase knows how much he will earn—what he doesn’t know is how much he will pay. Suspenseful, fast-paced, and poignant, this novel avoids easy answers as it examines issues of terrorism and patriotism, fear and courage, and the lives of privilege and poverty. For a kid desperate to escape poverty, the job seems perfect. But what’s really inside the packages he runs? A High-Stakes Thriller: Seventeen-year-old Chance is a runner, but this daily route involves more than just exercise—it involves mysterious packages, a shady deal, and dangers he can’t comprehend. Moral Dilemma: The cash is good, a lifeline for him and his alcoholic father. But when Chance suspects he’s a pawn in a much larger, deadlier game, he has to decide how much his integrity is worth. Poverty and Privilege: A gritty look at life on the margins, contrasting a teen living on a broken-down sailboat with the seemingly perfect lives of his classmates. A Patriotic Question: In a world shaped by terrorism, Chance is forced to confront what patriotism really means and where his loyalties truly lie. Review: Great find. - Read this book in middle school and never forgot it. So glad I could remember after years and get it here. Review: I have been amazed! My son usually hates reading and I have ... - I haven't read this, it was purchased for my son for required school reading. I have been amazed! My son usually hates reading and I have to assign him a certain amount to finish each day- this time he reads past the required amount and is telling his friends about the story! I consider that a success! Wonderful! ## Features - Fiction - Suspense ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #147,303 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Homelessness & Poverty (Books) #109 in Teen & Young Adult Law & Crime Stories #147 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Social & Family Violence (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 255 Reviews | ## Images ![Runner: A Suspenseful Young Adult Novel of Privilege, Poverty, and the High Price of Opportunity - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7189zs9zYPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great find. *by K***S on May 16, 2026* Read this book in middle school and never forgot it. So glad I could remember after years and get it here. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have been amazed! My son usually hates reading and I have ... *by G***N on August 11, 2017* I haven't read this, it was purchased for my son for required school reading. I have been amazed! My son usually hates reading and I have to assign him a certain amount to finish each day- this time he reads past the required amount and is telling his friends about the story! I consider that a success! Wonderful! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good mix up *by T***M on May 26, 2016* This book was supposed to be about a different story when I purchased it but still it ended up being a great read simple but something to entice the mind (age 22) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://moldova.desertcart.com/products/4902032-runner-a-suspenseful-young-adult-novel-of-privilege-poverty-high](https://moldova.desertcart.com/products/4902032-runner-a-suspenseful-young-adult-novel-of-privilege-poverty-high) --- *Product available on Desertcart Moldova* *Store origin: MD* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*