The Lions' Run

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“An excellent novel about the nuances of bravery. ”

— Kim • Readings

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“A powerful story that no matter how young or strong you are, you can always stand up against injustice. ”

— McKenna • Boswell Book Company

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“A historical fiction adventure in bravery and the ripples of small and big kindnesses. ”

— Kellie • Secret Society Of Books

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“Thank you to Libro.fm for access to the advance listener copy of this marvelous book. I was hooked from the first chapter to the last. Set in WWII-era France, we meet Lucas, a young orphaned errand boy, and Alice, a rich English girl who loves horses far more than humans. Together, they build a unique bond against the backdrop of the hardships of Nazi occupation. With a perfect balance of suspense and deep emotion, Graham Halstead's narration blends perfectly with Sara Pennypacker's story. I can't wait to get this book into the hands of young historical fiction fans. ”

— Sara • Book People Richmond

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“Such an incredible story from middle-grade readers to 100+ year olds! ”

— Sierra • Townie Books

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“Lucas fears he isn’t brave. In the end, he is the bravest of them all. ”

— Debbie • The Well-Read Moose

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“The Lion's Run is a fast-paced historical fiction book that reminds readers bravery is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act on what is right in spite of it. Pennypacker shows this not just in Lucas' last grand act, but also throughout the story as he instinctively performs smaller, subtler gestures of genuine human kindness. A classroom library must-have, young readers will flock to Lion's Run for the character development and thrilling stakes, while educators will be eager to have another student-approved class read that doubles as an important discussion starter.”

— Amanda • Book Ends