Runaway Tortoise

Holly Webb is an internationally bestselling children’s author of over 150 titles, spanning picture books, chapter books and middle-grade fiction, and her work has been translated into over 30 languages. She is an instantly recognisable, much-loved voice, best known for her Animal Stories series, which has sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone.

"When Albert makes his escape, Ava realises that she really loves her tortoise after all in this gentle animal adventure from Webb, published as part of the Little Gems range of first chapter books." – The Bookseller"Enjoy having your heartstrings well and truly tugged … Packed with heartwarming storytelling, beautiful artwork and fun activities, this is the perfect early chapter book for all animal fans and youngsters taking the first steps on the path to reading independence." — Burnley Express"This is such a sweet and gentle story, full of little moments that keep young readers hooked while still feeling calm and reassuring … Perfect for developing independence for readers that need to bridge between picture and chapter books. A lovely step up that still feels reassuring and accessible!" — What The Teacher Reads, blog"This is a lovely story about responsibility and caring for pets. Young readers will learn lots of facts about tortoises and how to care for them. It also provides great opportunities for making comparisons between different kinds of pets." — Scope for Imagination, blog