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The Runaway Dinner

By Allan Ahlberg

Adjectives

whimsical hilarious fast-paced imaginative

Genres

Humour Adventure

Synopsis

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)

Published

2007

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