Lionboy
Lionboy by Zizou Corder, published by Penguin Adult in 2004, is a captivating tale that follows Charlie Ashanti, a young boy with the unique ability to speak the language of cats. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story begins in a futuristic London, where Charlie embarks on a quest to find his kidnapped parents, who have discovered a cure for asthma. With the help of local cats, he sets off on an adventure that takes him across the channel to a circus ship headed for Paris.
Readers will find that Charlie’s journey is filled with action and adventure as he navigates the challenges of his search. Along the way, he forms a bond with the circus lions, who share his longing for home and become his allies. The narrative intertwines themes of travel, performing arts, and the bond between humans and animals, creating a rich backdrop for Charlie’s quest. As he faces dangers from those pursuing him, the story unfolds with a blend of fantasy and magic, making it an engaging read for those interested in juvenile fiction.
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Charlie Ashanti, the hero of LIONBOY, speaks cat – the language of all cats wild and domestic alike. His unusual talent helps him on his quest to find his kidnapped parents who have discovered a cure for asthma. The local cats of his home town (a futuristic London) start him on his search to solve the mystery of his missing parents, which leads him across the channel on board a circus ship bound for Paris. It is on this wonderful vessel that Charlie establishes a close relationship with the homesick circus lions who become his accomplices. But Charlie is in danger, for close behind him on his trail, is a crony of the mysterious group who have kidnapped his parents. They want Charlie too.
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