Kimba (Stories from the Wild)

Kimba (Stories from the Wild)

by Geoffrey Malone (Author)

Synopsis

Born among the rocks of M'goma Hill, Kimba is nurtured by his mother, fierce, tender Sabba. She teaches him the ways of the plains - the merciless hunt for food, the endless dangers from hyenas, leopards, crocodiles and rival lions. But when strange lions wrestle the pride away from his sire, Black Mane, Kimba must flee for his life to face the struggle for survival alone. Slowly, painfully, he grows fiercer and stronger: ready at last to challenge for leadership of his old pride and to confront lion's greatest enemy - humans.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: 2
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 15 Aug 2002

ISBN 10: 0340860588
ISBN 13: 9780340860588
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: The life of a young lion on the plains of Africa, compelling in raw drama and detail, from award-winning author Geoffrey Malone.

Media Reviews
Geoffrey Malone continues to be one of the great specialists of the animal novel. * West of France review paper *
ELEPHANT BEN: 'An exciting and immensely enjoyable adventure story ... A great read for any young wildlife enthusiast.' * The Northern Echo *
compelling reading * The School Librarian *
Review of Elephant Ben from a child judge of the Stockton Award: '... definitely the most brilliant book I ever read. It's a definite 10/10!' Frederick Nattrass, aged 9.
The style is attractive and immediate, and might get boys (as well as girls) from 8 upwards, reading for pleasure * The School Librarian *
Author Bio
Geoffrey Malone spent most of his childhood in Africa, where he managed to avoid any formal education until the age of eleven. After school in England, he joined the army for sixteen years, then worked and travelled in North America. He became a broadcaster and wrote his first book about his nearest neighbours, a family of beavers: 'Brunner'. He lives happily in London with his wife and their cocker spaniel, Harriett, and advises charities dedicated to the preservation of endangered species. He has won the Children's Book of the Year prize in the French 'Tam-Tam, j'aime lire' competition, and the 'Prix Enfant-Grandparent Europeen' for 'Torn Ear'. He was also recently shortlisted for the Stockton Award for 'Elephant Ben'.