Cover of Christian the lion

Christian the lion

based on the true story of Anthony (Ace) Bourke, John Rendall, and Christian the Lion

by Anthony Bourke

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Follow the incredible journey of Christian, a lion raised by two friends who teach him about trust and friendship. Watch how their special bond grows as Christian learns to live both with humans and in the wild. A heartwarming tale of love and adventure between a boy and a lion.

Representation & Themes

Animal RelationshipsFriendshipAdventureBiography

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780805091823
Pages
37
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2009
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,808

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

LionHuman-animal relationshipsJuvenile literatureBiographyLionsLion, juvenile literature

People

John RendallAnthony Bourke