Lionboy
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4.3 • 16 Ratings
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- £3.99
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- £3.99
Publisher Description
Charlie Ashanti, the hero of LIONBOY, speaks cat - the language of all cats wild and domestic alike. His unusual talent helps him on his quest to find his kidnapped parents who have discovered a cure for asthma. The local cats of his home town (a futuristic London) start him on his search to solve the mystery of his missing parents, which leads him across the channel on board a circus ship bound for Paris. It is on this wonderful vessel that Charlie establishes a close relationship with the homesick circus lions who become his accomplices. But Charlie is in danger, for close behind him on his trail, is a crony of the mysterious group who have kidnapped his parents. They want Charlie too.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A boy who can speak with felines traverses a Europe fraught with rampant, mysterious allergies to find his abducted parents, with the aid of a team of lions. According to PW, this novel "melds a rousing traveling circus adventure with shades of cautionary science fiction." Ages 8-up.
Customer Reviews
An imaginative tale
I absolutely adored this book growing up!
The story really captured my imagination and I grew to love so many of the characters.
Perfect for anyone who loves adventure!