The Girl Who Saw Lions

by Berlie Doherty

Book Overview

"BE STRONG MY ABELA." Orphaned by AIDS in Africa, Abela has a long journey ahead.When Abela's mother dies of Aids in their African village, she is left to face the lions of the world. Lions like her Uncle Thomas who has plans to sell her in Europe. Lions like his bitter white wife, whom he abandons with Abela. Abela is forced to stay indoors in a sunless London apartment, cooking and cleaning, and hopelessly dreaming of her African homeland. Meanwhile,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596433779
• ISBN13: 9781596433779
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10