The Runaway Dinner
By Allan Ahlberg
Banjo’s dinner runs away—can he catch it before the whole town joins the chase?
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What is The Runaway Dinner about?
Banjo is a hungry little boy, eager to eat his dinner. But just as he's about to dig in, his sausage, Melvin, leaps off the plate and dashes away! Soon, the entire meal—peas, carrots, French fries, even the fork and knife—join the great escape. Banjo embarks on a wild chase through the town to catch his runaway dinner. Will he ever manage to catch them? And what will happen if he does?
About the author
Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many fun and imaginative books for children. He is famous for stories like 'Peepo!' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum', which he often created with his wife, Janet. Allan’s books are known for their clever rhymes, gentle humour, and wonderful illustrations.
Pages
40 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2007
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