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Start with Running Out of Time and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Margaret Peterson Haddix • Published 1995
Jessie thinks she lives in 1840s Indiana until diphtheria strikes her village and her mother reveals the truth: it is really 1996, their town is a sealed tourist attraction, and Jessie must escape to get medicine befo...
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Book 1:Running Out of Time
Margaret Peterson Haddix • 1995
Jessie thinks she lives in 1840s Indiana until diphtheria strikes her village and her mother reveals the truth: it is really 1996, their town is a sealed tourist attraction, and Jessie must escape to get medicine befo...
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Book 2:Falling Out of Time
Margaret Peterson Haddix • 2023
Zola believes she lives in a flawless twenty second century run by a helpful AI, until a handwritten note suggests her perfect town is a cruel experiment. Her search for the truth leads back to Jessie’s family and ano...
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Running Out Of Time FAQ
What is the best order to read the Running Out Of Time series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Running Out of Time.
How many books are in the Running Out Of Time series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Running Out Of Time series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Running Out Of Time series?
New readers should start with Running Out of Time, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Running Out Of Time series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1995 to 2023.