The Runaway Tortoise

When Albert makes a daring escape, Ava realises that tortoises might not be quite as boring as they seem in this gentle animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb.

Ava thinks that Albert, her 45-year-old tortoise, is the most boring pet ever. She can't take him for walks or even cuddle him!But when Auntie Grace's dog frightens Albert with all his barking, Ava comes home from school to find a great big hole under the fence - and no Albert!Now that he's gone, Ava realises just how much she loves her tortoise. Will she be able to track Albert down and bring him home?

About the author

Holly Webb is an internationally bestselling author of books for children. She has written over 150 books, spanning picture books, chapter books and middle grade fiction. Her work has been translated into over 30 languages, and in Russia she is the best-selling English language author. She is an instantly recognisable, much-loved voice, well-known for her animal stories including The Railway Kitten and The Hounds of Penhallow Hall.