"A heartfelt, reassuring, and emotionally intelligent page-turner." - Kirkus , starred review "[A] heartfelt and touching exploration of identity, loss, friendship, and family that offers hopeful messaging about turning to loved ones for support, developing positive coping mechanisms, and being open to any and every opportunity for personal growth." - Publishers Weekly , starred review " Alyssa's voice rings with a modern, bubbly authenticity of a fourteen-year-old kid embracing new, albeit challenging, adolescent experiences. Bermudez adeptly conveys how Alyssa must learn to move within a world that is shaped by loss and yet still so full of the life and love she finds with family and friends." - BCCB " Run Home is a frank and emotionally resonant chronicle of forging a path through loss by putting one foot in front of the other." - Bookpage " Young Alyssa's endearing hopes and fears are depicted through colorful double-page spreads and bright, busy lists of everything from self-improvement tips to running reminders. [A] sincere narrative." - Horn Book.