READER’S FAVOURITE WRITEMENTOR NOVEL-IN-DEVELOPMENT AWARD
The entertaining and emotional adventure sits between ‘I, Cosmo’ and ‘I Am Rebel’, and has echoes of ‘Chicken Run’.
‘I was extremely engaged and pulled into the story incredibly quickly. I couldn’t stop reading, it was sooooo good!’
Child Reader Feedback WriteMentor Novel-in-Development Award 2023
‘Bandit is a great character, with a fabulous voice and personality – he has so much to endure, but never really loses his joy.’
Emma Read, editor and children’s author
‘What an incredible, heart-warming story.’
Philip Kavvadias, author of Mission Microraptor
‘I thought this was a really clever way of writing, and it was fun seeing things through Bandit’s eyes.’
bookmadbarlow ~ Book Blogger Instagram
‘This very sweet book follows Bandit the dog and his beloved companion, Isla. Isla’s family has to unfortunately move away and they must leave Bandit with an elderly friend. When Bandit is left there, he doesn’t understand why Isla has left him and longs to go back to his friend. Porter writes this story beautifully from the perspective of Bandit. Some wonderful characters such as Isla, Nero the Rottweiler and Rat. A real adventure story which will excite readers, especially those who are pet lovers.’
MrsMckenzieReads ~ Book Blogger Instagram
‘Perfect for dog fans, this book is brilliantly told through the eyes of lovable dog Bandit, whose attempts to rejoin his beloved owners when they have to go away are exciting and funny for children and adults alike.’
Lisa Allen ~ Amazon Review
‘Rachel Rivers Porter masterfully tells the story from Bandit’s peculiarly doggy perspective. With her fun use of language and knowledge of dogs, she has produced an engaging and enjoyable tale that middle-grade children will especially love.’
CM ~ Amazon Review
‘Bandit, the hero has a loveable, bouncing character, and he goes through various difficulties, enlisting the help of other animal friends to find his owner Isla. All in all, a ‘Whisker-Tingling, Drool-Dribbling-Good’ read! (One of Bandit’s phrases).’
Helen ~ Amazon Review
‘A charming dog story. I especially liked how cleverly the author wrote through the eyes of the Bandit the wonderful doggy hero and how she captured the special relationship between a girl and her dog.’
Book-lover ~ Amazon Review
‘I loved the book and I’d recommend it to everyone in my class. I really liked the characters especially Bandit, Isla and Rat, and I enjoyed laughing at the two bumbling crooks.’
Raphael 10
‘I really liked how Croaky is trying to make Bandit into a human by teaching him to sit at the table to eat. She was lonely and stressed as she had issues, and he made her happy.’
Ruth 10
‘I loved reading Bandit’s Great Escape. I particularly liked how Bandit made good friends with Nero the rottweiler, and how they both changed as characters.’
Joshua 12
‘It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read. Bandit’s Great Escape is 2nd in my Top Ten books after Mary Poppins and equal with Black Beauty.’
Hannah 8
‘I really enjoyed how Bandit kept changing from playful when Croaky taught him to have manners, then he changed back to a normal dog. I liked Rat’s personality – he was trying to help Bandit escape, but also trying to help himself by getting food off Bandit!’
Holly 10