March BorrowBox Book of the Month
Published on 03 April 2023
The March Borrowbox Book of the Month title is the eBook of Runt, by Craig Silvey.
Sometimes a book comes along that defies the limitations of genre and age.
Destined to become a classic, Runt may be written for children, but adult readers are discovering that Runt is a feel-good book for all ages.
Adults and children alike are being captivated by this heart-warming, and beautifully funny story.
What readers say on goodreads:
“Like a warm hug.”
“Like coming home.”
“It’s bloody wonderful.”
“Completely charming.”
“Craig Silvey has nailed this one.”
What’s it about?
'You don't have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt.'
Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.
After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family's home at risk, Annie directs Runt's extraordinary talents towards a different pursuit - winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.
However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie's commands if nobody else is watching.
With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds and the fastest dogs in the world to save her farm.
Runt is a heart-warming and hilarious tale of kindness, friendship, hurdles, hoops, tunnels, see-saws, being yourself and bringing out the best in others.
A feel-good book for all ages.
About Craig Silvey: Craig Silvey was just 19 when he finished his first novel, Rhubarb. It was published by Fremantle Press in 2004.
His second novel Jasper Jones was published in 2010 by Allen and Unwin and went on to become an Australian classic. Jasper Jones was the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for 2010.
His third novel, Honeybee is a tender and profoundly moving novel. It was the 2020 Dymocks Book of the Year and won the Indie Book Award for Best Fiction. It was also voted Number 1 in the Better Reading Top 100.
Silvey grew up in rural Western Australia and now lives in Fremantle.
Runt is his first novel for younger readers. It won the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 2023.
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