ABOUT THE EVENT:

After selling more than 170,000 copies and winning every major children’s book award in the country, Runt leapt from the page to the big screen in a smash-hit film released in September 2024. Craig Silvey returns with Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping.

On Tuesday 7th October at The Royal Oak, Balmain, join Craig Silvey in conversation with Michaela Kalowski.

Copies of Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Silvey signing copies after the discussion.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

The Royal Oak, one of Balmain's oldest and most loved pubs has been hosting Roaring Stories author events since the inception of our events program.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 5.00pm for a 5.30pm start. The event bar on L1 will be serving drinks. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot. Why not make a full evening of it, too, by ordering a meal at the Royal Oak before or after the event? To make a dinner reservation before or after the event, simply click on the restaurant reservation link here.

Royal Oak Balmain – Acrylic – Artist Jan Larsen

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ABOUT THE BOOK

A heartwarming story for families to read and enjoy together, destined to be another treasured classic.

Six weeks have passed since Annie Shearer and Runt competed at the Krumpets Dog Show. The town of Upson Downs is rejuvenated, and a Tournament of Champions has been announced, with the world’s best canine talent invited to compete. But as preparations get underway, Runt goes missing, and Annie discovers a ransom note with a peculiar demand: she must win it all to see her friend again. It’s up to Annie and her brother Max – now an intrepid investigative reporter with the Upson Downs Speculator – to rescue Runt before it’s too late.

Endlessly charming, deeply funny and bursting with heart, Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping is an engrossing mystery filled with twists and surprises. A beautiful, tender and moving sequel to the bestselling, multi-award-winning classic, Runt, and once again featuring delightful black & white drawings by award-winning illustrator Sara Acton.

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ABOUT CRAIG SILVEY

Craig Silvey is an author and screenwriter from Fremantle, Western Australia. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Rhubarb, was published in 2004. His bestselling novel, Jasper Jones, was released in 2009 and is considered a modern Australian classic. Published in over a dozen territories, Jasper Jones has won plaudits in three continents, including an International Dublin Literary Award shortlisting, a Michael J. Printz Award Honor, and a Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlisting. Jasper Jones was the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for 2010. Craig’s third novel, Honeybee, was published in 2019 and won Best Fiction for the Indie Book Awards 2021 and Dymocks Book of the Year 2020. His muchloved family favourite Runt was published in 2022 and About the Author photo credit Daniel Grant has won multiple awards including Dymocks Book of the Year for Younger Readers 2022, Best Children’s Book and Book of the Year at the Indie Book Awards 2023, Book of the Year: Younger Readers at the CBCA Awards 2023, Children’s Book of the Year at the BookPeople Book of the Year Awards 2023, and Book of the Year for Younger Children at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2023. Runt was adapted into a critically and commercially successful film in 2024.

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ABOUT MICHAELA KALOWSKI

Michaela Kalowski is an interviewer, moderator & curator for writers and ideas festivals. Highlight interviews include Margaret Atwood, David Mitchell, Robbie Arnott & Stan Grant. From 2020 to 2024 she curated Big Weekend of Books, ABC RN’s annual on-air writers’ festival. She is currently working on ABC RN's Top 100 Books Countdown. She produces & hosts a monthly books conversation event for Petersham Bowling Club. Michaela has conducted radio interviews and presented programs across ABC radio & TV. She's co-presenter & co-writer of a two-part podcast for ABC RN, tracing part of her family’s history, called Laya’s Way Home.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Refunds

Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable.

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This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain and Allen and Unwin.

With thanks to our venue partner The Royal Oak.

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