The Lightning Bird
Published on 1. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-77999-146-1 (ISBN)
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Description
'Pundu is one of the last of his kind,' said Kayah. 'And you, Timo, are probably our only chance to save them.'
Timo has a strange talent. Since he was little, he has been able to talk to animals. Well, sort of. When he and his pet rat, Lucky, make news headlines, it is the start of a wild adventure - the kind of adventure that Timo has only read about in books. Why is a world-famous billionaire suddenly after him? And what breathtaking secret is she hiding on her private island? Available in Afrikaans and English with black and white illustrations throughout.
Timo has a strange talent. Since he was little, he has been able to talk to animals. Well, sort of. When he and his pet rat, Lucky, make news headlines, it is the start of a wild adventure - the kind of adventure that Timo has only read about in books. Why is a world-famous billionaire suddenly after him? And what breathtaking secret is she hiding on her private island? Available in Afrikaans and English with black and white illustrations throughout.
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Language
English
Place of publication
South Africa
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan South Africa
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 13 years, Interest Age: From 9 to 13 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-77999-146-1 (9781779991461)
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Jaco Jacobs
The Lightning Bird
E-Book
11/2025
Pan Macmillan South Africa Children's Books
€9.49
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Persons
Jaco Jacobs is the author of more than 280 children's books and almost two million copies of his books have been sold. His work has been awarded 47 times and his books were translated to English, Dutch, Italian and Portuguese. He has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal twice and two of his books were adapted to film. Jaco lives in Bloemfontein with his wife, Elize, their daughters, Mia and Emma, three dogs, a cat and a pet python.
Iain Rennie was born and raised in Johannesburg and can be spotted out and about in the wild suburban jungles of Edenvale, where he currently resides. After a brief stint studying graphic design, Iain moved his studies to video production, being awarded his Bachelor of the Arts in Audiovisual Communication. Iain's illustration style combines detailed linework with cartoon and dark humour, and is influenced by the works of old masters such as Albrecht Duerer, Franklin Booth, as well as more contemporary artists like Jamie Hewlett, Tim Burton and the works of Laika Studios. When he is not behind a computer or drawing board, Iain likes to punish his knees by running marathons and has completed the Comrades Ultra-Marathon three times. He is also a dog lover and owner, and is an above-average dog-walker.
Iain Rennie was born and raised in Johannesburg and can be spotted out and about in the wild suburban jungles of Edenvale, where he currently resides. After a brief stint studying graphic design, Iain moved his studies to video production, being awarded his Bachelor of the Arts in Audiovisual Communication. Iain's illustration style combines detailed linework with cartoon and dark humour, and is influenced by the works of old masters such as Albrecht Duerer, Franklin Booth, as well as more contemporary artists like Jamie Hewlett, Tim Burton and the works of Laika Studios. When he is not behind a computer or drawing board, Iain likes to punish his knees by running marathons and has completed the Comrades Ultra-Marathon three times. He is also a dog lover and owner, and is an above-average dog-walker.