Freaky

A story about a boy staying with his prickly cactus-devotee relatives, who discovers one of their plants is not only rare -- it’s totally freaky!

When Jayden’s parents go off on their second honeymoon, he’s forced to stay with his eccentric and prickly cactus-devotee relatives. But Jayden’s boredom turns to distress when his aunt and uncle bring home an unusual cactus. There’s just something spooky about it. And when it starts shaking and increasing in size, he knows his instincts are right. Jayden soon discovers that it’s an extremely rare – and dangerous – cactus that houses a nest of tarantula eggs!

• Lightning Strikes are short, fast-paced novels, laced with a good dose of humour.
• Design includes funky chapter heads, wide leading, generous type and plenty of white space.

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 now works as a children’s book editor. She is also a successful children’s author who has written more than 60 books, including picture books, chapter books and novels for teens.