Books About 17th-century London

The Best 17th-century London Books for Kids

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A Lion to Guard Us
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1981

A Lion to Guard Us

By Clyde Robert Bulla, Michele Chessare (Illustrator)

A girl leads her siblings on a perilous journey to reunite with their father in the New World.

117 pages· 14,617 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 3,065 ratings
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Summary: Amanda Freebold faces a daunting challenge: her father vanished to Jamestown, and her mother has died, leaving her to care for her siblings. With only a brass lion's head for guidance, Amanda embarks on a treacherous voyage across the ocean to find her father. As they navigate the unknown, trust becomes a scarce commodity. Will Amanda's courage and determination be enough to secure a new beginning in the American colonies? Discover the trials and triumphs of a young heroine in a land filled with promise and peril.
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