Runt

Name: Runt
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781761067846
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Craig Silvey

4.47

( 3,384 ratings, 471 reviews)

Summary

Runt by Craig Silvey is a heartwarming children's story centred around a young girl named Annie and her loyal dog, Runt, as they embark on an adventure to save their family's farm. The novel explores themes of friendship, determination, and the importance of community, offering readers an engaging tale full of emotion and charm.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might like this joyous children's book if you enjoy heartwarming stories featuring the strong bond between a child and their dog, combined with themes of friendship, adventure, and overcoming odds. It's perfect for readers who appreciate charming small-town settings with colourful characters and uplifting messages.

Runt

A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee.

Description

WINNER: 2023 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers

"You don't have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt."

Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.

After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family's home at risk, Annie directs Runt's extraordinary talents towards a different pursuit - winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.

However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie's commands if nobody else is watching.

With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds and the fastest dogs in the world to save her farm.

Runt is a heart-warming and hilarious tale of kindness, friendship, hurdles, hoops, tunnels, see-saws, being yourself and bringing out the best in others.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Runt by Craig Silvey is celebrated for its heartwarming storytelling and charming character development. Readers appreciate its humour and the way it captures the essence of friendship and loyalty. The book is recommended for its engaging plot and the positive messages it conveys, making it a delightful read for children and parents alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761067846

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Craig Silvey is an author and screenwriter from Fremantle, Western Australia. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Rhubarb, was published in 2004. His bestselling novel, Jasper Jones, was released in 2009 and is considered a modern Australian classic. Published in over a dozen territories, Jasper Jones has won plaudits in three continents, including an International Dublin Literary Award shortlisting, a Michael J. Printz Award Honor, and a Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlisting. Jasper Jones was the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for 2010. Craig's third novel Honeybee was published in 2019 and won Best Fiction for the Indie Book Awards 2021 and Dymock's Book of the Year 2020.