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The Runaway Tortoise

Name: The Runaway Tortoise
ISBN: 9780008797010

By Holly Webb

Adjectives

gentle heartwarming engaging reassuring

Genres

Animals Adventure Friendship/Family

What is The Runaway Tortoise about?

Ava thinks her tortoise, Albert, is the most boring pet in the world. He never plays, cuddles or does anything exciting. But when Auntie Grace’s noisy dog frightens Albert, he escapes through a hole under the fence. Suddenly, Ava is desperate to find him. As she searches with her dad, Ava discovers that Albert is more special than she realised. Can they bring him home safely before he wanders into danger?

About the author

Holly Webb is a popular children's author from the UK, best known for her Animal Stories series. She loves writing about animals and adventure, and her books have been enjoyed by children all over the world. Holly lives with her family and several pets, which often inspire the lovable characters in her stories.

Pages

120 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Edition published

2026

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