When Jayden's aunt and uncle bring home an unusual cactus, he thinks there's something spooky about it. And when it starts shaking and increasing in size, he knows his instincts are right. Jayden soon discovers that it is an extremely rare - and dangerous - cactus that houses a nest of tarantula eggs!
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When Jayden's aunt and uncle bring home an unusual cactus, he thinks there's something spooky about it. And when it starts shaking and increasing in size, he knows his instincts are right. Jayden soon discovers that it is an extremely rare - and dangerous - cactus that houses a nest of tarantula eggs!
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A story about a boy staying with his prickly cactus-devotee relatives who discovers one of their plants is not only precious and rare – it’s totally freaky …
Three weeks with the rellies at Cactus Court. No City Skate. No mates. No fun. Could life get much worse for Jayden? Of course it could. And what’s more, it did.
Critic Reviews
“... Freaky is a fun, but scary, tale based on an urban legend which sounds frighteningly true involving spiders and cacti. Jayden's adventure is fast-paced and short enough to entice the most reluctant reader ... Freaky is a great offering for primary aged readers.”
…Freaky is a fun, but scary, tale based on an urban legend which sounds frighteningly true involving spiders and cacti. Jayden’s adventure is fast-paced and short enough to entice the most reluctant reader … Freaky is a great offering for primary aged readers. -- Sally Murphy
About the Author
Sue Whiting started her working life as a primary school teacher with a special interest in literacy education and children’s literature. In 2005, Sue left teaching to pursue a career in children’s book publishing and is now Publishing Manager for Walker Books Australia. She is also a successful children’s author who has written picture books, chapter books and novels for teens. Her novel Get a Grip, Cooper Jones (Walker Books) is a 2011 CBCA Notable Book. Her latest books are Portraits of Celina, a tale of revenge from beyond the grave (13+), and a picture book, A Swim in the Sea, illustrated by Meredith Thomas. Visit her online:
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