First published 1964 as LINNETS AND VALERIANS
Julia and Nathan's discovery of real money leads them into dangerous escapades.
"Dazzling.
So, when she arrives at a cabin in the woods for an artist's retreat and finds a teenage girl instead, she realizes this is her chance to start new. But in the midst of a dangerous snow storm, the truth waits to be set free.
From three-time Newbery Medal winner Zilpha Keatley Snyder comes the story of three desperate kids who just want to run away Dani O’Donnell hates the dusty desert town of Rattler Springs and the ramshackle cabin where she lives with her ...
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 ...
When the Linnet children run away fate delivers them a pony and trap that takes them to their extraordinary Uncle Ambrose.
The Runaways is an inter-generational adventure filled with warmth and humor from one of the world's great writers for children.
At first he thinks it might be Oz , thinks he ' s finally summoned the courage to answer all of Sunny ' s emails . Must have been him explaining that the whole thing was a laugh , a mistake or something . ... Where have you gone ...
It was getting on for teatime and Sam thought he'd better make a good impression with his aunt and uncle; he called into the village mini mart and bought a bottle of sweet sherry for his aunt and a four pack of Guinness for his uncle ...
A fast-moving and compassionate adventure story, The Runaways is the first book in Victor Canning's classic children's trilogy.
Julia and Nathan have no friends to speak of.
This charming, magical story from award-winning author Elizabeth Goudge beautifully depicts early twentieth century English country life while conjuring an air of magical adventure.
Includes reading group guide and a Q & A with the author.