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.