With all the excitement of a computer game and irresistible characters too, Dungeon Runners marks a new direction for award-winning author Kieran Larwood and shows off the artwork of illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton to perfection too.
It stars Kit, a young gnorf (half gnome, half dwarf) who seizes the chance to change the way people see him when he gets the opportunity to take part in the Dungeon Runners competition. Everyone watches Dungeon Runners and its contestants become heroes. Kit will be one of the youngest and smallest, but he’s smart and determined – he just needs to find a team.
Against the odds, he recruits Sandy, an apprentice mage and Thorn, a young vampire (ulp!). Despite being written off by just about everyone, Triple Trouble prove that teamwork, determination and using your head can be a lot more effective than size and sheer brawn. In the dungeons of Grotville, they demonstrate that they’ve got everything it takes to be champions – and get their own back on nasty bully Beefy Breg into the bargain.
This will enthral young fantasy fans. Its large type, numerous black and white illustrations and action-packed adventure make it perfect for newly independent readers and book two can’t come soon enough.
An action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!
CALLING ALL DUNGEON RUNNERS There's space for a new team of heroes. This is your chance to enter the leagues and fight your way to the top!
Kit has dreamed of being a Dungeon Runner all his life, although being a gnorf (part gnome, part dwarf) means he's much smaller than the other competitors. But when a space opens up for a new team in the Dungeon Running League, Kit doesn't want to miss this chance to try out! With his new friends Sandy and Thorn, they're ready to take on anything - mazes, puzzles, monsters, treasure and most of all adventure! Are you ready for the games to begin? Welcome to the Dungeon!
Kieran Larwood was born in Kenya. He moved to the UK when he was 2 and lived in various places before settling on the Isle of Wight where he can still be found: exploring rockpools, climbing trees and writing - slowly disappearing behind a mountain of notebooks and empty coffee mugs. He taught Reception class in a primary school for fifteen years before becoming a full-time author.
Kieran’s books have won several awards, including the Blue Peter Best Story and the Prix Sorcières.
He is inspired by a life-long love of fantasy stories, which all began when – as a young boy – he picked up a copy of The Hobbit and saw the map inside. It just goes to show – you never know where opening a book will lead…
