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Kid
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Expected 13 Aug 26Kid doesn't remember his parents, but all the other farm animals tell him that they were the bravest goats ever. They left on a daring adventure when he was just a baby, and Kid has always believed they were simply too busy adventuring to return - though one day, he's sure, they'll come looking for him.
But then Kid learns about Farm Law. Enforced by the terrifying ruler of the farm, Ma, the law forbids any animal who crosses the fence from ever coming back.
Certain his parents are waiting for him, Kid decides to go on an adventure of his own. Along with his best friend, Harriet the Pig, and Audrey, the kindly chicken who raised him, he ventures beyond the farm fence. But the wild is unfamiliar and unpredictable, and may push even the bravest little goat to his limits...
But then Kid learns about Farm Law. Enforced by the terrifying ruler of the farm, Ma, the law forbids any animal who crosses the fence from ever coming back.
Certain his parents are waiting for him, Kid decides to go on an adventure of his own. Along with his best friend, Harriet the Pig, and Audrey, the kindly chicken who raised him, he ventures beyond the farm fence. But the wild is unfamiliar and unpredictable, and may push even the bravest little goat to his limits...
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 13, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thank you to UQP for our copy of Kid. I love Peter Carnavas' work and was so excited to read this one.
Kid is the only goat on a farm, growing up in the hen yard ever since his parents chased a fox off the farm and never returned. Hen Audrey keeps their memory alive for Kid by telling him stories of their brave adventures.
Though Kid loves his friends, especially Audrey and the food-loving pig Harriet - he is driven by a need to meet his parents, who he believes are living on the mountain that overlooks the farm. But, he’s such a little goat who hasn’t even learned to jump a fence, let alone tackle the wilds of a mountain.
Kid’s determination and self-talk (“bravest goat in the world”) goes a long way, but so too does the help of his friends, who put their futures on the line to venture with him.
This unlikely hero’s journey has the makings of a modern classic. I can see this being a go-to classroom read, audiobook for car trips, or read aloud for families with kids of different ages. It has surprises, humour, friendships, some sadness and perseverance. I asked Miss 9 what I should say about Kid, and she said, “It’s so intriguing and you’ll never guess the ending!”
The story is illustrated by Carnavas’ drawings, which make you fall in love with these sweet animals even more.
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Kid is the only goat on a farm, growing up in the hen yard ever since his parents chased a fox off the farm and never returned. Hen Audrey keeps their memory alive for Kid by telling him stories of their brave adventures.
Though Kid loves his friends, especially Audrey and the food-loving pig Harriet - he is driven by a need to meet his parents, who he believes are living on the mountain that overlooks the farm. But, he’s such a little goat who hasn’t even learned to jump a fence, let alone tackle the wilds of a mountain.
Kid’s determination and self-talk (“bravest goat in the world”) goes a long way, but so too does the help of his friends, who put their futures on the line to venture with him.
This unlikely hero’s journey has the makings of a modern classic. I can see this being a go-to classroom read, audiobook for car trips, or read aloud for families with kids of different ages. It has surprises, humour, friendships, some sadness and perseverance. I asked Miss 9 what I should say about Kid, and she said, “It’s so intriguing and you’ll never guess the ending!”
The story is illustrated by Carnavas’ drawings, which make you fall in love with these sweet animals even more.
Reposting this review from https://www.instagram.com/artsplorers...
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Always been a Peter Carnavas fan and KID was no exception. Kid the little goat wanting to find his parents up on the mountain m. Didn’t want to be alone on the farm with the other animals. He wanted his own family.
So he escapes and goes on a journey with some other farm animals. The pig and the hen.
The stories are told of what happened in the past, and the farm law that if you leave you can never go back.
The story focuses on what makes a real family - doesn’t have to be blood and themes of friendship, support and forgiveness.
It was actually quite emotional at the end. Perfect year 2 and above read. Was giving charlottes web vibes with the talking animals
So he escapes and goes on a journey with some other farm animals. The pig and the hen.
The stories are told of what happened in the past, and the farm law that if you leave you can never go back.
The story focuses on what makes a real family - doesn’t have to be blood and themes of friendship, support and forgiveness.
It was actually quite emotional at the end. Perfect year 2 and above read. Was giving charlottes web vibes with the talking animals
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Review of advance copy
What a treat to get an early copy of this book. A divine story that is impossible to put down. Courageous characters with depth, an adventure and beautiful writing make this an absolute treat to read. With its short chapters, this would make an excellent class read aloud for lower to middle primary.
July 16, 2026
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