Runner

Name: Runner
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143302070
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By Robert Newton

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Runner by Robert Newton is set in 1919 Melbourne and follows Charlie Feehan, a young boy striving to escape poverty after his father's death. Dreaming of a better life, Charlie turns to running for the city's notorious crime boss, Squizzy Taylor. As he navigates the challenges of survival and friendship, Charlie learns important lessons about courage and integrity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about resilience and determination, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Australia. It offers a gripping tale of a young character navigating life’s challenges, combining elements of adventure and historical insight to captivate young adult readers.

Runner

Charlie's father is dead and Charlie has to leave school to support himself and his mother. Squizzy Taylor, the notorious underworld criminal, employs Charlie as his runner. Charlie has a quick mind and can outrun any boy around, so he does well with Squizzy until things start to get too dangerous and Charlie's friend is hurt. Ages 13+.

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It's 1919, Richmond football club is on top of the ladder, cream buns are threepence each, and four boys are gunning for the best job in town.

Charlie is lucky enough to win the prime job—running messages for Squizzy Taylor, the most dangerous gangster in Melbourne. But things start to get a little too hot for Charlie, so he decides to take the money and run...

Runner tells the gripping tale of Charlie's risky adventure in a bygone era, where danger and opportunity collide on the streets of Melbourne.

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Runner by Robert Newton receives praise for its engaging portrayal of a young boy in post-war Melbourne who finds himself working for a notorious gangster. Readers appreciate the vivid depiction of historical context and the emotional growth of the protagonist. The writing style captivates many, though some suggest the pacing might slow a bit in parts. Critics and readers alike appreciate its exploration of themes like survival, family loyalty, and coming-of-age challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143302070

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2005

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 240

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Robert Newton Young Adult

About the Author

Robert Newton works as a full-time firefighter with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. His first novel, My Name is Will Thompson, was published in 2001. Since then he has written six other novels for young people, including Runner, The Black Dog Gang and When We Were Two, which won the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction. He lives in Melbourne with his wife and three daughters.

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