The Girl Who Saw Lions
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Andersen Press
Age 12+
Personal & Social Issues: Death & Bereavement Personal & Social Issues: Racism & Multiculturalism Family & Home Stories
Two girls, from very different places, are brought together in a tale of loss, courage and family.
Abela has lost everything, and now she must leave her home in Tanzania and flee to Britain.
Rosa's struggling to cope with her mum's wish to adopt a child.
When they are brought together, will Abela and Rosa ever be able to love one another like sisters?
From the Carnegie Medal-winning author Berlie Doherty, The Girl Who Saw Lions is a powerful and moving story, inspired by the author's visit to Africa.
Creators
Berlie Doherty began writing for children in 1983, after teaching and working in radio. She has written more than 35 books for children, as well as for the theatre, radio and television. Berlie has won the Carnegie Medal twice: in 1987 for GRANNY WAS A BUFFER GIRL and in 1992 for DEAR NOBODY. She has also won the Writer's Guild Children's Fiction Award for DAUGHTER OF THE SEA. Her work is published all over the world, and many of her books have been televised.
Reviews
An involving, moving and, above all, relevant novel that ought to be in every school library in the land and put into the hands of as many children as possible
Guardian
Excellent . . . what could be an unbearably sad tale is made compulsively readable by a writer of grace and skill
Independent
A very moving book and highly recommended
Birmingham Post
The strength of the story is the author’s empathy with all her characters, and her skill in engaging the reader with their feelings
Books for Keeps
Well-written, with very real characters, this latest Doherty title is a heart-breaking yet ultimately hopeful examination of HIV/Aids, child trafficking and adoption
The Bookseller
Touching and well-told story
Publishing News
Beautifully written . . . Highly recommended for class reading
School Librarian
An enticing narrative told in two parallel stories that converge in a satisfying ending
School Library Journal
A fascinating read for young people with a social conscience
Northern Echo
Doherty’s story of a Tanzanian girl in search of a new family in Britain remains extremely topical
The Bookseller
An eye-opening book
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