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'A great read for kids from about 8 upwards, and for much older readers who are interested in fiction set during WWII.' --The Bookbag
'A thought provoking but also a really engaging story that provides valuable insight into that dramatic period of history.' --ReadingZone
'A thought-provoking read which would be excellent background reading for pupils studying World War Two.' --Parents In Touch
'Run Rabbit Run is a well-written, emotional story and it is a book I highly recommend.' --The Children's War
`A well-told story showing that bravery comes in many guises.' --Carousel
`Page turner that tackles interesting issues about life choices and acceptance.'
--Angels & Urchins
`This book will be a real hit with the many readers who love "Carrie's War" and "Goodnight Mister Tom".'
--Armadillo Magazine
`A well-told story showing that bravery comes in many guises' --The School Librarian
`This is a story which would read aloud well, and raise many questions about war and those who do not believe it is right to fight.' --Books for Keeps
Shows what life is like through the eyes of a teenager. I would recommend it to my mum so she can see what it is like from my point of view. --Alicja Jankowska, Broughton High, Teen Titles
`Not only enjoyable but also a useful way to introduce readers to aspects of WWII less prevalent in children's fiction.'
--The School Librarian
Shortlisted for the Hounslow Junior Book Award. --Hounslow Junior Book Award
'I loved this book right from the start. It was not like a 'normal' war story...it tells you what it was like for 'real' people.'
--Teen Titles (Ola Walker, Leith Academy)
'A thought provoking but also a really engaging story that provides valuable insight into that dramatic period of history.' --ReadingZone
'A thought-provoking read which would be excellent background reading for pupils studying World War Two.' --Parents In Touch
'Run Rabbit Run is a well-written, emotional story and it is a book I highly recommend.' --The Children's War
`A well-told story showing that bravery comes in many guises.' --Carousel
`Page turner that tackles interesting issues about life choices and acceptance.'
--Angels & Urchins
`This book will be a real hit with the many readers who love "Carrie's War" and "Goodnight Mister Tom".'
--Armadillo Magazine
`A well-told story showing that bravery comes in many guises' --The School Librarian
`This is a story which would read aloud well, and raise many questions about war and those who do not believe it is right to fight.' --Books for Keeps
Shows what life is like through the eyes of a teenager. I would recommend it to my mum so she can see what it is like from my point of view. --Alicja Jankowska, Broughton High, Teen Titles
`Not only enjoyable but also a useful way to introduce readers to aspects of WWII less prevalent in children's fiction.'
--The School Librarian
Shortlisted for the Hounslow Junior Book Award. --Hounslow Junior Book Award
'I loved this book right from the start. It was not like a 'normal' war story...it tells you what it was like for 'real' people.'
--Teen Titles (Ola Walker, Leith Academy)
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A thrilling and poignant World War II adventure, the story of a young girl whose father is a pacifist.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've not seen many WW2 books for children about a conscientious objector. Run Rabbit Run had me hooked from the start. Lizzie Butterworth's mum was killed when a bomb fell on her shop so, apart from her bad-tempered aunt and a snooty cousin, her dad and her little brother, Charlie, are all she has. It's Lizzie who tells the story; she's a feisty heroine who'll appeal to boys as well as girls. All the characters are interesting and their personalities and opinions come across through dialogue. The descriptions of places and people are visual, the pace is strong and readers will really want to know what is going to happen to the three Butterworths.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are lots of really good books, both fact and fiction, set during World War Two and that is a very good thing as it is important that today's children know what happened in Europe, and in their own country in particular, less than 100 years ago. The children in this book, Lizzie and Freddie, experience all the problems of living in a country at war, i.e. rationing and blackout regulations etc and also, the huge tragedy of losing their mother when a bomb falls on her shop. What makes this story different and really interesting is that their father, Will, is not a great military hero, he is, in fact, a conscientious objector and has had the courage to refuse to go off to fight.
The book starts when he is given the choice to either join the army or go to prison, but this family has a better plan - they go on the run. Along the way they are helped by kind, like-minded people and betrayed by other people who think he is just a coward. The family must stay on the move to avoid being split up and life is difficult and uncertain, but never dull! Eventually their luck runs out when Freddie is taken ill and Will is arrested. However Lizzie and Freddy's adventures are not over as Lizzie is not going to wait for the war to end before being reunited with her father!
I loved this book. It is full of adventures and wonderful characters. It's a great read for anyone who read and loved 'Carrie's War' and 'Goodnight Mister Tom'.
The book starts when he is given the choice to either join the army or go to prison, but this family has a better plan - they go on the run. Along the way they are helped by kind, like-minded people and betrayed by other people who think he is just a coward. The family must stay on the move to avoid being split up and life is difficult and uncertain, but never dull! Eventually their luck runs out when Freddie is taken ill and Will is arrested. However Lizzie and Freddy's adventures are not over as Lizzie is not going to wait for the war to end before being reunited with her father!
I loved this book. It is full of adventures and wonderful characters. It's a great read for anyone who read and loved 'Carrie's War' and 'Goodnight Mister Tom'.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book in just a few hours. The story is gripping and the pace is incredible. It's essentially an adventure story about two children and their father (who's a pacifist) on the run from the police as he doesn't agree with having to fight for his country. The key characters have great depth and the way the story is told from Lizzie's perspective (the daughter) is very real and emotive. I'd never really thought about reading children's books before but I wouldn't hesitate to pick up one again. It was every bit as detailed and well thought out as anything else I've read. In particular I think this book challenges preconceptions and raises questions as to what war is really about and the ripple effect it can have on families, which can often be quite devastating. The timeliness of this release is pertinent and I've had several discussions with children (who've also read the book) and their comments on the fight or flee dilemma has been interesting to say the least.
Whether you're old or young, if you're looking for a fast paced adventure story that grips you from chapter to chapter I would urge you to pick up a copy.
Whether you're old or young, if you're looking for a fast paced adventure story that grips you from chapter to chapter I would urge you to pick up a copy.
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Fabulous Adventure Story For Children (& Older Readers Too)
This is one of those books aimed at children that adults will love too. Lizzie is a likeable protagonist and the book is full of adventures and excitement. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rebecca Emin
run rabbit run book
I read run rabbit run after my mum gave it to me. I really enjoyed the book as i had never heard anything about 'conchies' before. Read more
Published 13 months ago by zoee :)
Brilliant introduction to World War II for children
Lizzie's dad is a conscientious objector to killing people and refuses to fight in the Second World War. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Vivienne Serendipity
fab book
Run Rabbit run is a wonderful little book about a conscientious objector during World War Two and his family who are on the run from the police. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
Exciting read
I brought run rabbit run for my 11 yr old daughter because she was doing world war one at school and I thought it would be good for her to read a story set in that time. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sally chambers
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