This is absolutely extraordinary. RUNT has been voted as the NUMBER ONE book in @betterreadingau’s Top 50 Kids’ Books, selected by thousands of readers of all ages across Australia! The Better Reading Top 50 Kids is a well-loved annual event that readers vote for, celebrate and discuss. It’s a true reflection of what Australian kids read, featuring a mix of classics, picture books, middle-grade and young-adult. I’m beyond honoured by this brilliant news. The fact that RUNT has won the admiration of so many readers in such a short space of time is incredible. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, I’m endlessly grateful to you all. And my sincerest appreciation to the team at Better Reading, your support for my writing means the absolute world. I can scarcely believe that both RUNT and HONEYBEE occupy the #1 position in Better Reading’s 2023 lists. I feel very fortunate and very blessed. Thank you to all who have taken the time to read my books. Thank you for your beautiful messages and posts. And thank you all again for voting. x