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Run

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For fans of Tristan Bancks and Katherine Rundell comes this electrifying middle-grade novel about a twelve-year-old called Cas, who runs away to avoid a reunion with his estranged father. Cas soon finds himself lost in the wilderness, completely alone and without help. Or is he?

Cas thought running away from home would solve all his problems. But he didn’t count on getting hopelessly lost in the tangled Australian bush. Alone and afraid, Cas has given up all hope of rescue when he stumbles upon a strange family hiding out in the wilderness. He won’t survive without their help. But when he discovers they’re also on the run – from something so big, they won’t even talk about it – he realises his problems are just beginning …

Hatchet meets Stand By Me in this brilliantly suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of Big Magic and Magic Awry. With a spiky, memorable cast, gripping twists and turns and thorny moral dilemmas, Run is perfect for fans of Bren MacDibble and Nat Amoore – and it will keep readers glued to the page all night.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Country
Australia
Date
29 July 2025
Pages
288
ISBN
9781761214561

For fans of Tristan Bancks and Katherine Rundell comes this electrifying middle-grade novel about a twelve-year-old called Cas, who runs away to avoid a reunion with his estranged father. Cas soon finds himself lost in the wilderness, completely alone and without help. Or is he?

Cas thought running away from home would solve all his problems. But he didn’t count on getting hopelessly lost in the tangled Australian bush. Alone and afraid, Cas has given up all hope of rescue when he stumbles upon a strange family hiding out in the wilderness. He won’t survive without their help. But when he discovers they’re also on the run – from something so big, they won’t even talk about it – he realises his problems are just beginning …

Hatchet meets Stand By Me in this brilliantly suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of Big Magic and Magic Awry. With a spiky, memorable cast, gripping twists and turns and thorny moral dilemmas, Run is perfect for fans of Bren MacDibble and Nat Amoore – and it will keep readers glued to the page all night.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Country
Australia
Date
29 July 2025
Pages
288
ISBN
9781761214561
 
Book Review

Run
by Sarah Armstrong

by Kim Gruschow, Jul 2025

When Cas runs off into the bush after a family disagreement, he soon finds himself lost and must do his best to survive on his own. When he meets two girls and their dog, he expects that his ordeal has ended, and they will lead him back to civilisation, but instead he learns that he’s not alone in running away at all.

This is a fast-paced survival story that also manages to thoughtfully address themes of family and forgiveness. Set in the bush, it’s an exciting read filled with strong, memorable characters. The plot is gripping, yet written with sensitivity and an inclusive approach.

Survival stories (and survival television shows!) tend to focus on someone overcoming difficult conditions alone. This book offers a unique perspective, as characters grapple with relationships to other people, and prove to be just as challenging as the wilderness. Run is an exciting read for ages 9+.

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