A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Robert Bulla (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Robert Bulla, Michele Chessare Left on their own in seventeenth-century London, three impoverished children draw upon all their resources to stay together and make their way to the Virginia colony in search of their father. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 doesnt 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 dont know whom to trust. But with her fathers little brass lions head to guard them, Amanda knows that somehow everything will work out. Back Cover Amanda Freebold doesnt know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown, in America, thousands of miles away. All Amanda has to remember him by is a little brass lions head he gave his family to guard them while he is gone. Now her mother has just died, leaving Amanda to take care of her younger brother and sister. As 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 dont know whom to trust. But with the lions head to guard them, Amanda Knows that somehow everything will work out fine. Author Biography Clyde Robert Bulla is the author of over fifty books for children, including The Secret Valley and The Story of Valentines Day. He has been writing since 1946, when he published his first book, The Donkey Cart. Mr. Bulla was the first recipient of the Southern California Council on Childrens Literature award for distinguished contribution to the field. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Review "An exciting tale. Top-notch writing." -- The New Yorker Review Quote "An exciting tale. Top-notch writing." Description for Library Three motherless children sail for America to be united with their father in the Jamestown, Virginia, colony. Details ISBN0064403335 Author Michele Chessare Short Title LION TO GUARD US Pages 128 Language English Illustrator Michele Chessare ISBN-10 0064403335 ISBN-13 9780064403337 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Audience Age 8-12 Series A Trophy Bk. DOI 10.1604/9780064403337 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-10-23 Audience Children / Juvenile UK Release Date 2018-10-23 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2018-10-23 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6563392;

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