The Runaways by Ulf Stark

The Runaways

Ulf Stark with Kitty Crowther (Illustrator), Julia Marshall (Translator)

129 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced
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Description

The Runaways is an inter-generational adventure filled with warmth and humor from one of the world's great writers for children.   Grandpa hates being in hospital. He thinks only of the place he was happiest—the island where he used to live. He wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
funny 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.13

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