Charlie and the Great Escape
By Hilary McKay
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Synopsis
Charlie feels his family is always picking on him, so he decides to run away to his friend Henry's house to teach them a lesson. However, being a runaway isn't as easy as he thought, especially when it requires being extremely quiet.
About the author
Hilary McKay is a much-loved British author who writes funny and heartwarming stories for children. She is best known for her Casson Family books, including 'Saffy's Angel', which won the Whitbread Children's Book Award. Hilary's stories often feature lively families, clever pets, and adventures that will make you laugh and think.
Pages
60 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Published
2007
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