Black Baron

The story of a great escape by the king of the cockroach racing world!

Black Baron, the best racing cockroach ever, has won again! Jake is on top of the world. Until Mum discovers Black Baron under Jake’s bed. Can Jack save Black Baron from certain death?

The Lightning Strikes series aims to encourage a love of reading in children aged 8-14 years. These modern, catchy books will appeal to a new generation of readers demanding fast-paced stories with plenty of variety. An ideal addition to any school reading program, the series has many stylistic features and plot lines that can be studied and explored.

“I have most of the Lightning Strikes series and Black Baron was one of my favorites. That and Freaky”

-- Jeffrey Doherty

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: /

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