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The Runaways of Haddington Hall

By Vivian French
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The Runaways of Haddington Hall by Vivian French is a captivating children’s adventure that follows a group of children who must band together to escape the confines of a dreary boarding school. Through wit and courage, they navigate various challenges, forming unbreakable bonds along the way. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the quest for freedom.
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You might enjoy this adventurous tale if you love stories about daring escapes, friendship, and bravery. Set in the enchanting and mysterious world of an old boarding school, it captivates young readers with its intriguing plot, endearing characters, and a sense of excitement as the protagonists band together to outwit the adults and seek freedom.

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A high octane, high drama romp, following the adventures of Victorian laundry maid Minnie O'Sullivan and her unforgettable band of friends.

After a series of misfortunes, Minnie O’Sullivan is whisked away to Haddington Hall: a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Bad becomes worse when the hall’s ruthless founder, Mrs Haddington, takes an instant dislike to brave, determined Minnie, and she’s in danger of losing everything…

But Minnie has never backed down from a fight in her life, and she’s not about to start now! Irresistible characters and a compulsive plot with twists aplenty; Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Dickensian England in a wonderful new novel for middle-grade readers.

“Vivian French is a writer of tremendous charm.” Literary Review

“Delightful … with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause.” Sunday Times (Children's Book of the Week) on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company

“Storytelling at its best … a classic in the making.” The Scotsman on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406387537

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Vivian French Young Adult

About the Author

Vivian French is a highly-acclaimed children’s author, whose many books include The Steam Whistle Theatre Company and The Dragon’s Breakfast. She is one of the most borrowed children’s authors in UK libraries, and was awarded the MBE for services for to literature, literacy, illustration and the arts. Follow her on Twitter under the handle @fivekingdoms or visit her website: vivianfrench.com

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