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The Butterfly Lion (Paperback)
Michael Morpurgo (author), Christian Birmingham (illustrator)Published: 07/05/1996
One of Morpurgo's most perfectly realised books, The Butterfly Lion recounts the lifelong bond between a young boy and the white lion cub he rescues from the African veld.
A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.
'All my life I'll think of you, I promise I will. I won't ever forget you.'
Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They 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.
Illustrated by Christian Birmingham.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780006751038
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 120 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 10 mm
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“The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts – both young and old.” Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation Praise for Michael Morpurgo:“A master storyteller at his best” The Sunday Times
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