"Panther" by Martin Booth follows the journey of an English boy named Barnaby who is sent to live with relatives in the jungles of India. There, he becomes fascinated with the exotic wildlife, especially a rare black panther. As Barnaby navigates the challenges of adolescence and grapples with his identity, he forms a connection with the land and its creatures. The story intertwines themes of love, loss, and the struggle for understanding in a world that often feels wild and untamed. The relationship between Barnaby and the panther serves as a powerful metaphor for his own search for freedom and belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Surfers Series .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Martin Booth spent his childhood in Hong Kong and Kenya. He is well-known as an adult novelist, and has been shortlisted twice for the Booker award. He has two grown-up children and lives in Devon.