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Children's Fiction

Song for a Scarlett Runner

by Grace Nye
September 2013, no. 354

Song for a Scarlet Runner by Julie Hunt

Allen & Unwin, $15. 99 pb, 316 pp, 9781743313589

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After several picture books and novels for early readers, Tasmanian author Julie Hunt moves into fiction for older readers with this lyrical fantasy adventure. Set in an imaginary world, but drawing on Gaelic and Anglo-Saxon folk-tale motifs, Song for a Scarlet Runner is a charming introduction to fantasy for young readers.

 


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Song for a Scarlet Runner by Julie Hunt

Allen & Unwin, $15. 99 pb, 316 pp, 9781743313589

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.


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