{"id":43470,"date":"2026-06-02T15:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=43470"},"modified":"2026-06-02T15:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:09:23","slug":"luan-and-his-bushveld-cronies-a-childrens-book-by-jan-kemp-nel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2026\/06\/02\/luan-and-his-bushveld-cronies-a-childrens-book-by-jan-kemp-nel\/","title":{"rendered":"Luan and His Bushveld Cronies: a children\u2019s book by Jan Kemp Nel"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Zinkwazi resident Jan Kemp Nel has channelled decades of storytelling, bushveld memories, and rich imagination into his children\u2019s book Luan and His Bushveld Cronies.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>After retiring from a career in law, Jan has turned a lifetime of observation and imagination into Luan and His Bushveld Cronies. Set in a world where African folklore meets animal-led adventure, the book follows a fearless young boy and his extraordinary circle of companions as they navigate courage, friendship and the mysteries of the natural world.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-43474\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1-316x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1-316x400.jpg 316w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1-768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1-1212x1536.jpg 1212w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1-331x420.jpg 331w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1-696x882.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1-1068x1354.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic1.jpg 1331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/a>What inspired you to write the book?<\/strong><br \/>\nI have always admired Roald Dahl and the way he weaves unexpected, fantastical stories where children are never underestimated.<br \/>\nMy own childhood in Pongola in the 1950s, followed by the purchase of a game ranch in the Limpopo\/Pafuri\/Kruger area in the 1990s, meant city life was always temporary. Countless bush trips, campfires, and nights under star-filled skies kept the idea of children\u2019s storytelling alive in me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How would you describe the heart of the book?<\/strong><br \/>\nAt its centre is Luan, a fearless red-haired boy born during a thunderstorm and destined, according to prophecy, to speak with animals and perform miracles. He leads a loyal group known as the Cronies: Gladstone the wise half-tailed cat, Joker the mischievous crow, Pickles the ageing sheepdog, Klara the clairvoyant spotted eagle owl, and Stripey the timid striped mouse. Together, they form a \u201ccircle\u201d where they plan adventures and solve problems in the bushveld.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What role does African folklore play in the stories?<\/strong><br \/>\nAfrican folklore brings depth, mystery and tension to the narrative. Figures such as Modjadji, the Rain Queen, and Muroyi, the witch known as the \u201cNightwalker,\u201d introduce powerful elements of myth, suspense and cultural richness.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43472 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic2-334x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic2-334x400.jpg 334w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic2-351x420.jpg 351w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Bushveld-magic_Pic2.jpg 616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/a>What do you hope children take away from reading this book?<\/strong><br \/>\nFirstly, I don\u2019t see it as a \u201cchildish\u201d book. Luan\u2019s empathy, leadership, and love for nature run throughout the stories. The themes centre on harmony with the natural world, courage in adversity, and the strength of loyalty and friendship. Even flawed characters are given the chance for redemption. Interactive checklists and maps also help children engage more deeply, reinforcing knowledge of the animals who play key roles in each story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What did you enjoy most about the process?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe creative freedom \u2013 developing the plots and allowing imagination to run completely without boundaries. I also thoroughly enjoyed working with a talented illustrator based in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Has living in Zinkwazi influenced your storytelling?<\/strong><br \/>\nAbsolutely. Living in such a remarkable setting is endlessly inspiring. From our veranda, I observe wildlife behaviour that often finds its way into future stories. Even people become characters in their own right, observed at clubs and social gatherings for inspiration.<br \/>\n<em><strong>Details:<\/strong> The book is available at <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bosluan.co.za\/\">www.bosluan.co.za<\/a> or directly from Jan on 083 255 2830.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zinkwazi resident Jan Kemp Nel has channelled decades of storytelling, bushveld memories, and rich imagination into his children\u2019s book Luan and His Bushveld Cronies. After retiring from a career in law, Jan has turned a lifetime of observation and imagination into Luan and His Bushveld Cronies. 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