The Feathered Five

Author: Roslynne Toerien

ISBN: 9780637007825

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Published: April 2025

About the book

Discover the vibrant world of African birds in this enchanting tale!

Join The Feathered Five on an unforgettable adventure as they navigate the cacophony of the African savanna.

Enough was enough, the birds woke up grumpy and mad, as they let the noise of the Hadedas turn a good start to bad! (We’ve heard it before, a call on repeat, an annoying sound that is far from discreet!) Tired and frustrated, now running late, many birds concerned they might miss a very special date. For today was a day of great celebration, as they had a party to attend for the Yellow-billed Kites’ homecoming migration. Excuse after excuse, the exhausted Secretary Bird had a hard time remembering their reasons for delay.

Will the birds finally arrive for the Yellow-billed Kites’ special day?

© Publication: Struik Children, an imprint of Penguin Random House South Africa (Pty) Ltd © Text: Roslynne Toerien 2025 © Illustrations: Rachel Nyman 2025

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roslynne Toerien

The author of Under The Baobab Tree and The Rumbling Rhino, Roslynne Toerien is a proudly South African mother of three young children, residing in Durban, KZN.

She holds a Bachelor Of Education and has a love for teaching, writing and dance. Ros is the CEO and Founder of the South African Non-Profit Trust, The LEARN Project which stands for ‘Let’s Educate A Rainbow Nation’ and aims to equip disadvantaged schools with libraries and book corners.

She lives by the motto ‘Small actions lead to big change’ and this can be seen in the number of school LEARN library doors that have been opened and minds that have been unlocked through the power of books and literacy.

Ros has been a guest speaker at a number of events and schools and was awarded The Paul Harris Fellows Award by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. She has worked closely on The Presidents ‘Reading Champion Programme’, as the KZN Provincial Lead Support Partner with The LEARN Project.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Rachel Grace Nyan

Rachel Grace Nyman is a student at the University of Pretoria, currently completing her degree in Fine Arts.

Rachel was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. She is the eldest of six siblings. Being homeschooled by her mother for the majority of her childhood allowed her the space to develop her creativity and love for illustration and the arts in a very nurturing environment. Rachel chose to complete her school career at Our Lady of Fatima, where she was blessed with the most incredible art teacher who challenged and inspired her in many ways.

Rachel has spent many hours in less privileged communities, where her heart grew in compassion for people, their struggles, and their stories. She dreams of ways to bring hope to these environments through creativity.

Rachel matriculated in 2023, receiving the Gail Baxter Trophy (Top Art Student in her year) and sharing the Humanitarian of the Year Trophy with her twin sister.

Books: The Nocturnal Nine and The Feathered Five.