A Lion to Guard Us, Clyde Robert Bulla
A Lion to Guard Us, Clyde Robert Bulla
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A Lion to Guard Us

Author: Clyde Robert Bulla

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Unabridged: 1 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/31/2023


Synopsis

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.

About Clyde Robert Bulla

Clyde Robert Bulla was the author of more than fifty books for children, including Daniel's Duck, an ALA Notable Book, A Lion to Guard Us, and Shoeshine Girl.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Luisa on September 11, 2024

It's a short book - only 115 pages - but it packs a lot of adventure! I'm still shocked by how much the author was able to squeeze into those pages; so your kids won't be bored. More like on the edge of their seats! The story is based on the true account of the "Sea Adventure" which sailed from Engl......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on December 27, 2019

Originally posted on Creative Madness Mama.One child says three stars, the other says four. "A Lion to Guard Us" is one of many books written by Clyde Robert Bulla that graces our shelves. It is a Reader for the Sonlight Level D and BookShark Level 3 Introduction to American History part one. My old......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on August 18, 2020

If we're being technical, it was 2.5. It was a little young, but I leart a little about what it was like to sail to America back then.......more

Goodreads review by Heather on December 02, 2008

I read this today; it took about 30 minutes. I won't be reading it to the kids. For one, I thought it a little slow and rather boring. I didn't get the sense of danger or excitement that the circumstances should have evoked. Second, it's not a very happy book. I'm sure life was very much like that d......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on November 22, 2014

Great story, disappointing illustrations This short book is great for introducing young readers to life in the early 1600s for servants in England, the harshness of crossing the Atlantic, and the hardiness of those up to the task. It shows life as it was without sugar coating things -but it does so......more