Lionboy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003 · Est. 10.5 hour read

Lionboy

By Zizou Corder

Book #1 in the Lionboy Trilogy series

A boy with a unique gift must rescue his kidnapped parents with the help of feline allies.

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275 pages· 74,908 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
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Ten-year-old Charlie Ashanti's world turns upside down when his parents are kidnapped. Armed with the extraordinary ability to speak Cat, Charlie embarks on a daring rescue mission. From city strays to majestic lions, his feline friends become invaluable allies. As he navigates a web of danger and mystery, Charlie's courage and wit are tested. Can he unravel the truth and save his parents before time runs out? Dive into a whirlwind adventure where every meow could be a clue, and every purr a promise of hope.

From the publisher

When his parents are kidnapped, what’s ten-year-old Charlie Ashanti to do? Rescue them, that’s what! He doesn’t know who has taken his parents, or why. But he does know that one special talent will aid him on his journey–his amazing ability to speak Cat. Charlie calls on his clever feline friends–from stray city cats to magnificent caged lions–for help. With them by his side, Charlie uses wit and courage to try to find his parents before it’s too late.With its whirlwind action and suspense, Lionboy is a nonstop page-turner. This mother-daughter writing team will fascinate readers of all ages with their Cat-speaking hero!”A zinger of a story, told with a J.K. Rowling-like blend of humor, drama and headlong plotting.” –The Washington Post

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
275
Words
74,908
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
850L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about journeys and voyagesBooks about the circusBooks about lionsBooks about human-animal relationships
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The series

The Lionboy Trilogy series

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Lionboy: The Chase
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Lionboy: The Chase

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~T
AR points
12
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
75913
Publication
Published
September 2, 2004
First published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142402269

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