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Listening for Lions
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 703 Ratings and 192 Reviews

Book Description

Historical fiction with a wicked twist.

Listening for Lions is a breathtaking story of tragedy, deception, and triumph against all odds. National Book Award-winning author Gloria Whelan sets this richly historical coming-of-age adventure in British East Africa in the year 1918.

This irresistible novel entangles an orphaned girl in a deceit-filled plot. Young Rachel Sheridan is ... More

Book Information
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
BindingHardcover (10 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages208
ISBN-100060581743
ISBN-13978-0060581749
Publication Date07/26/2005
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About Gloria Whelan (Author) : Gloria Whelan is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Gloria Whelan include Hannah, The Disappeared, The Disappeared, and Yuki and the One Tho... more
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10/4/2009 Ruby Cat said:
What would you do if you lived overseas, far from grandparents, aunts and uncles, and your parents died unexpectedly? What if no one from "back home" came to your rescue and you were forced to live with neighbors you didn't trust or even like? And what if those same neighbors forced you to pretend ... more

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