Black Baron

Name: Black Baron
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SKU: 9781921150586
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By Robyn Opie

Series: Lightning Strikes

Summary

Black Baron by Robyn Opie is a delightful children's story centred around Black Baron, a champion racing cockroach. The tale unfolds as the young protagonist faces the challenges and excitement of racing their beloved insect, with themes of competition, determination, and the special bond between the child and their cockroach. This engaging adventure is perfect for young readers who love fast-paced and heartwarming stories.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming children's book if you love stories that blend adventure with important life lessons. It revolves around a young character's connection with a special pet, drawing readers into themes of friendship, bravery, and the challenges of growing up. If tales of determination and the bonds between humans and animals captivate you, this could be a delightful choice.

Black Baron

Black Baron, Jakes champion cockroach hasn't lost a race and Jake is on top of the world. But his mum discovers the Black Baron in a shoebox and is horrified. When the Black Baron escapes, Mum calls the pest exterminator and a slapstick tale ensues. Ages 9-12. (SA: Year 3 - Year 5).

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Black Baron, Jake's champion cockroach, hasn't lost a race and Jake is on top of the world. But his mum discovers the Black Baron in a shoebox and is horrified.

When the Black Baron escapes, Mum calls the pest exterminator and a slapstick tale ensues.

Ages 9-12.

Series: Lightning Strikes

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Most reviews of Black Baron by Robyn Opie highlight it as a standout entry in the Lightning Strikes series. It is often mentioned alongside other popular titles like Freaky, suggesting it is well-regarded and favoured among readers in the series.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921150586

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Robyn Opie Series: Lightning Strikes

About the Author

Robyn Opie is the author of more than 70 published children’s books. She has been writing for children for 8 years; most of her books are sold around the world and many have been translated into foreign languages. Robyn lives in Adelaide, South Australia, with her partner (also a writer), two dogs and thousands of children's books. She considers Black Baron to be her most favourite children’s book that she has written (so far!). Robyn enjoys visiting schools to talk about writing and where she gets her ideas. She also enjoys showing students how writers create believable characters and develop stories around them. In 2001, Robyn completed a mentorship with the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust. For more information on the author, please visit her website: http://www.robynopie.com/