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The Butterfly Lion

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The Butterfly Lion

Written by: Michael Morpurgo, Christian Birmingham
Narrated by: Virginia Mckenna
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“All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.”

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.

Bertie rescues an orphaned lion cub from the African veld. They 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.

Africa Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Difficult Discussions Explore the World Geography & Cultures Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Lions, Tigers & Leopards Literature & Fiction Military & Wars Social & Life Skills

Critic Reviews

“The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts – both young and old.” Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
“A master storyteller at his best” The Sunday Times

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