I read Run, Pip, Run last year and had forgotten how good it was. When I approached Pip and Houdini, I wasn’t keen, but I persisted and was rewarded for the effort. These books are excellent middle grade readers – no wonder they feature in the CBCA awards. Highly recommended for a good Year 3 reader to a Year 5 or Year 6 level.

Pip is on the run from the authorities again, this time heading up the coast in search of her mum. She has a big heart, and is accompanied by a goofy dog.

About 40,000 words long so a bit of a task for a Year 3 reader. I think this would be a good book for a Year 4 class to listen to.