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Black Baron
Series: Lightning Strikes
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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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Black Baron
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.Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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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
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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
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/
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