The Butterfly Lion
On Sale: 08/03/2023
The Butterfly Lion
On Sale: 08/03/2023
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About the Book
A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion, from a master storyteller
‘Will touch all hearts – both young and old’ Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation
When Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld, the pair are inseparable – until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus.
Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.
Critical Praise
‘The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts – both young and old’ Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9780008638559
- ISBN 10: 0008638551
- Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
- On Sale: 08/03/2023
- Pages: 128
- List Price:12.99 CAD
- Ages: 9 to 11
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Africa
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
- BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars
- BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.