Book Review: Runt
December 9, 2023
I loved reading about Annie Shearer and her clever adopted stray, Runt. Halfway between “Babe” and “Matilda”
I loved reading about Annie Shearer and her clever adopted stray, Runt. Halfway between “Babe” and “Matilda”
With magic and ghosts and even some fairies, this spooky story of friendship and acceptance is the perfect page-turner!
Between the pages of these books is a welcoming place for all of us who feel like we don’t have a place in the world.
Imagine your name is Twelve. You have given up your family, your home, and your name to become one of the elite Hunters.
Liska lives in Arborven, an ancient forest city. She is a shapeshifter, born to protect the tree that gives everyone their special powers.
Faelan is vegetarian, plays the harp and is friends with a skunk! The rest of the pack thinks he’s weird and would rather eat the skunk.
Corpse is a ghost (sort of) living in the roof of a ramshackle hut above the evil three witches who have bewitched the town of Elston-Fright.
This is an old folktale made new. It has the usual dark elements of a good fairytale, with Klassen’s wry wit and sense of impending doom.
This story is even more exciting than the first, with twists and backflips and a new threat from outside the school.
An absolutely magical book! A fantastic adventure where the illustrations have the magic jumping right off the page!
An enchanting, cosy, and beautifully illustrated adventure.
A sweet and charming adventure that follows brave and determined Livy and her hilarious ‘not chicken’ friend, Bob.
This beautifully written collection of short stories contains deeper meanings and rooted metaphors, creating the perfect page-turner.
Do you feel a bit different? Do you struggle in school or have trouble focusing on reading? Well, you might be a demi-god.
Join Ember and friends in this magical world as he tries to find his place away from everything he’s ever known.
Kip, Dad, and the Odds get trapped and only Kip can get them out! A hilarious and heart-warming story about taking control of your worries.
Join Alidade and Lewis as they discover the magic that their town once held. Lovers of The Moth Keeper and Wingbearers will love this!
There are lots of changes in Evie’s life which are making her worry. A fantastic and heart-warming story for anyone
Birdy is a 13-year-old girl living in Medieval Britain. Her diary chronicles her daily life and ongoing battle against her father
A boy who loves birds, searching for his sister. Setting out to find her and the nightingale she promised to take him to.