Runaway Ralph

infobox Book |
name = Runaway Ralph


image_caption = HarperTrophy reissue edition (1991)
author = Beverly Cleary
cover_artist =
country = United States
language = English
series = The Mouse and the Motorcycle
genre = Novel
publisher = Hamish Hamilton
release_date = 1970
media_type = Print (Hardcover and Paperback)
pages = 192 pp
isbn = ISBN 0-380-70953-8
preceded_by = The Mouse and the Motorcycle
followed_by = Ralph S. Mouse

"Runaway Ralph" is the second in a children's novel trilogy written by Beverly Cleary, first published in 1970.

Plot summary

Ralph decides he wants to become independent and leave the inn. He arrives at a summer camp for children, Happy Acres Camp, where he met a young boy named Garf. Eventually Ralph decides to return home to the inn.Well before that all happened Ralph lived in the inn. He had a motorcycle,and he had to share it with all his brothers and sisters,and cousins too. He didnt want to end up like his uncle Lester. So he decided he wanted to run away. He had a friend that worked there and he could talk to animals,so when he wanted to run away Ralph's friend knew what he was doing. Eventually, Ralph left and ended up on Happy Acres Camp.

eries

*"The Mouse and the Motorcycle" (1965)
*"Runaway Ralph" (1970)
*"Ralph S. Mouse" (1982)

Animated Adaptation

Churchill Films produced an adaptation of "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" directed by Ron Underwood. The film was distributed by Strand VCI Entertainment/Strand Home Video.

*imdb title|id=0196767|title=The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1986)
*imdb title|id=0094541|title=Runaway Ralph (1988)
*imdb title|id=0196895|title=Ralph S. Mouse (1990)