Listening for Lions

Gloria Whelan

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

4.7

16 reviews

Ebook

208

Pages

Eligible

About this ebook

A critically acclaimed historical novel “that roars” (Kliatt), from the author of the National Book Award-winning novel Homeless Bird.

Africa is the only home Rachel Sheridan has ever known. But when her missionary parents are struck with influenza, she is left vulnerable to her family’s malicious neighbors. Surrounded by greed and lies, Rachel is entangled in a criminal scheme and sent to England, where she's forced into a life of deception.

Like the lion, she must be patient and strong, awaiting the moment when she can take control of her own fate—and find her way home again at last.

Named one of New York Public Library's One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing, this tale of a strong young heroine “in the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett” (School Library Journal), by award-winning master of historical fiction Gloria Whelan, is a perfect read for schools and classrooms, as well as for fans of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park.

Ratings and reviews

4.7

16 reviews

A Google user

March 10, 2011

I am 12 years old i was 10 when i read it and its my favorite book that i ever read even though those words in there some ive never seen but i still under stood but its a really good book and i think every one should read it

A Google user

January 31, 2008

I loved the book listening for Lions because it made me think of people who have had deases I felt bad because of what this book taut me about deases!

Regina Fowler

June 10, 2018

I enjoyed the story a lot! So much happened in such a short book, it was beautifully written.

About the author

Gloria Whelan is the bestselling author of many novels for young readers, including Homeless Bird, winner of the National Book Award; Fruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect; Angel on the Square; Burying the Sun; Once on This Island, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; and Return to the Island. She lives in the woods of northern Michigan.

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