A Lion to Guard Us
A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Robert Bulla is a reissue published by Harper Collins on October 20, 1989. This 128-page book presents a historical fiction narrative centered on Amanda Freebold, a young girl who faces significant challenges after her mother’s death. Left to care for her younger siblings, Amanda embarks on a journey to the American colonies in search of their father, navigating the uncertainties of the ocean crossing and the complexities of trust along the way.
Readers will find a portrayal of resilience and determination as Amanda takes on the role of her family’s protector. The story delves into themes of family, social issues, and the hardships faced by orphans during the Colonial and Revolutionary periods in the United States. With Amanda’s faith and courage guiding her, the narrative explores the realities of seeking a new home in an unfamiliar land, making it a poignant exploration of hope and survival.
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The inspiring classic that The New Yorker called “an exciting tale [with] top-notch writing,” about one girl facing harsh conditions and huge responsibility as she brings her family to the American colonies.
Featuring a heroine with faith, courage, and a great deal of grit, this acclaimed historical fiction novel portrays the realities faced by three children hoping to find a new home in an unknown land.
Amanda Freebold doesn’t know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America, thousands of miles away. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone back in England.
As the new head of the family, Amanda finally decides to take her brother and sister to America to find Father. The ocean crossing is long and hard, and the children don’t know whom to trust. But with her father’s little brass lion’s head to guard them, Amanda knows that somehow everything will work out.
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