

Proudly presented by Arts Margaret River, The Margaret River Bookshop and The River Hotel. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlies help. Please kindly donate and help us keep the arts accessible for all in the South West. Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. Children 12 plus are very welcome to register for tickets (must be accompanied by a parent or adult) This is a FREE event – register for tickets (limited capacity). In the great Silvey tradition, Runt is also a high jinks, rollicking adventure the whole family will enjoy.Ĭraig will be joined in conversation by local journalist Nicky Lefebvre. Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Rhubarb, was published. It’s a story about persevering despite the odds. About the Author: Craig Silvey is an author and screenwriter from Fremantle, Western Australia. It’s here that she learns of a much, much bigger prize on offer at the prestigious Krumpets Dog Show in London.Īfter two difficult years, Runt is the heart-warming story of triumph and resilience we all need.

When Annie overhears an anxious conversation between her parents about the loan on their farm, she decides to enter Runt in the Agility Course Competition at the local fair, which boasts a winner’s purse of $500. Runt, on account of his years eluding capture on the streets, is capable of remarkable speed and acrobatics. Meet Annie Shearer and her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt.Īnnie Shearer is a solitary girl with a compulsion for fixing things.
