Riddle Gully Runaway – Reviews

… Riddle Gully Runaway is a robust, enjoyable yarn filled with adventure. Banyard gives depth to the plot, exploring themes of self-esteem, forgiveness and the perceptions of others, providing opportunities for readers to think deeply around the topics.

writingWA in The West Australian

… Riddle Gully Runaway is a story that skips along. It’s fast-paced and funny, packed with action, false leads, adventure and mystery … This is Jen Banyard’s third book and it’s a well-written, humorous and suspenseful read for readers of middle fiction (10 – 12 years). I thoroughly recommend this book.

Buzz Words

… Riddle Gully Runaway is a wild adventure with a clear message about facing your fears, even if running away initially seems an easier option. Recommended for mid- to upper-primary readers.

Aussie Reviews

… The book integrates enough adventure, action and mystery to keep even the most distracted youngsters occupied.

Cockburn Gazette

… A great read for 9 – 12 year olds and although it is the second title in the series (following Mystery at Riddle Gully), it can certainly be read as a stand alone title.

Lamont Books

… An adventure story packed with laughs, this is a perfect read for aspiring sleuths.

OverDrive

… Banyard writes with a sensitivity and humour that adds dimension and accessibility to the story. Both [Mystery at Riddle Gully and Riddle Gully Runaway] manage to tackle some pretty serious subjects with a light-hearted and refreshing voice that at times triggers irresistibly laugh-out-loud moments.

Farm Weekly

Jen Banyard’s Riddle Gully books are really interesting. They have got a lot of mystery in them that makes it hard to put them down. I really love the characters and their different personalities. Shorn Connery is a sheep whose hilarious love for another sheep called Ear had me laughing for days. With Pollo as a junior journalist and Will and Shorn Connery as her “sidekicks”, any problem in Riddle Gully never goes unsolved. The books are hilarious and had me giggling my guts out.

Maud Buchanan, Year 5 Student