The Lion Tamer's Assistant

By Solet Scheeres

Nothing exciting ever happens in the town of Kraaipan. Especially not to Martjie, who lives on a farm nearby. But when Bertus Botha dares Martjie to climb on the Mafikeng train and peep inside one of the crates to see what's inside, it's the beginning of a huge adventure. Martjie ends up in one of the carriages - with a circus lion! Soon, she gets to know the circus owners, Mister and Madam Pagel, and the other performers at the famous Pagel's Circus. Mister Pagel is the world's strongest man and sticks his head inside the lion's jaws during every performance. Madame Pagel drives to the bank with a lion sitting next to her in the car. And plain old Martjie knows her life will never be the same again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1776353471
• ISBN13: 9781776353477
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 11 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 6