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The Runaway Tortoise

By Holly Webb
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When Albert makes a daring escape, Ava realises that tortoises might not be quite as boring as they seem in this gentle animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb. Ava thinks that Albert, her 45-year-old tortoise, is the most boring pet ever. She can’t take him... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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When Albert makes a daring escape, Ava realises that tortoises might not be quite as boring as they seem in this gentle animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb.

An adorable illustrated animal tale for early readers from bestselling author Holly Webb

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When Albert makes a daring escape, Ava realises that tortoises might not be quite as boring as they seem in this gentle animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb.


Ava thinks that Albert, her 45-year-old tortoise, is the most boring pet ever. She can’t take him for walks or even cuddle him!

But when Auntie Grace’s dog frightens Albert with all his barking, Ava comes home from school to find a great big hole under the fence — and no Albert!

Now that he’s gone, Ava realises just how much she loves her tortoise. Will she be able to track Albert down and bring him home?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008797010

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Illustration: 20 col illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ocean Hughes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 104

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About the Author

Holly Webb is an internationally bestselling author of books for children. She has written over 130 books, spanning picture books, chapter books and middle grade fiction. Her work has been translated into over 30 languages, and in Russia she is the best-selling English language author. Twitter @HollyKateSkeet Facebook.com/HollyWebbOfficial Instagram.com/hollywebbauthor holly-webb.com

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