The Runaways
Megan Rix
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- History Time - blasts from the past
Average rating
*2015 RED HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED AUTHOR* A brand new animal adventure for 8+ readers set during World War One from classic-in-the-making and bestselling author, Megan Rix. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Lean. Two friends, fighting their way home . . . SHANTI and her calf TARA are beautiful circus elephants. HARVEY is the faithful old collie who leads the show. In war they will perform their most death-defying trick yet. When the First World War seizes Europe, Cullen's Circus is forced to close. The men are sent to fight and the animals are torn apart from their keepers, and each other. But while Shanti must help on a farm, it's little Tara who faces a far worse fate. . . Separated too soon from her mother, Tara's life is in danger. Only old, brave Harvey can bring them back together. And so side-by-side, dog and elephant set out on an extraordinary journey across the English countryside - but can the unlikely friends find Shanti in time? Praise for Megan Rix: 'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' Sunday Express 'A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' The Times 'Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling. Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers.' LoveReading 'A perfect story for animal lovers and lovers of adventure stories' Travelling Book Company Also available by Megan Rix: The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs, The Bomber Dog, A Soldier's Friend and The Hero Pup
Reviews
I personally loved the book. The book did drag me in a lot but the only thing that made me give it a 4 was it was too easy for me.I love fictional books and I prefer books that pull me in like a magnet and its very hard to find books like that but luckily I found the right book. My personal favourite character was Tara as she was very small and innocent yet very cheeky. I would recommend this book to people around 7-9 but it honestly depends on which books your interested in, no matter your age.
Madam Bunny Submarine 06.08.2021
Very exciting
Queen Harmonica Rollercoaster 26.08.2020
My favourite part is when Tara, the baby elephant and Harvey, a faithful, loyal border collie manages to find Tara’s mother, Shanti after journeying many miles and getting a few injuries but all in one piece. They can now live a happy life in their new home, without any worries or pain from anyone as everybody loves them. My least favourite part is when keeps on mourning for her daughter, Tara by using a low frequency that us, as humans can’t hear using just our ears. Tara, tries the same noise in order to try to communicate with her mother but they are just too far away, even with their giant ears to hear their calls. Tara and Shanti live with their owner, Albert and the elephants perform in a circus. When the war begins, Shanti and her baby, Tara are separated when their owner goes of to fight in the war. With the old, loyal border collie, Harvey by her side, Tara goes on a long journey to try and find her mum, growing weaker every step without the nutrition from the milk that her mum produces. She can’t drink cows milk either. They stop at many places, some people being friendly, others, not so much and with lots of animals who could be vicious or helpful, well they just don’t know. In the end, Tara and Shanti are reunited and very happy to be back together again and their owner soon returns.
Anonymous 14.08.2020
the collie dog had to lead tara a young elephant needing her mothers milk back to her mum shanti.
Anonymous 01.09.2018
this book is heart warming and thrilling at the same time. it makes you want carry on reading until the books done i wont spoil it but all I'm saying is that its good for all genders
Anonymous 24.07.2018
It's exciting
Anonymous 26.08.2017
I love the picture on the front because when you start reading it you can visualize it better
Anonymous 26.08.2017
