The Butterfly Lion
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 1996

The Butterfly Lion

Written by Michael Morpurgo · Illustrated by Christian Birmingham

A boy's bond with a white lion faces separation and a promise of reunion.

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128 pages· 800L
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In Africa, young Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub, forging an unbreakable bond. But when Bertie is sent to an English boarding school and the lion is sold to a circus, their friendship faces a heartbreaking test. Bertie vows to reunite with his beloved lion, but can a mysterious butterfly lion ensure their bond endures? Discover a tale of loyalty and hope that transcends distance and time.

From the publisher

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion, from a master storyteller ‘Will touch all hearts - both young and old’ Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation When Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld, the pair 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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Reading age
9–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
800L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.59
F&P level
~S
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
18530
Publication
Published
March 19, 2024
First published
January 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780008638559

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