First published 2010
Christian starts life as a lion cub living on King's Road in London with his human companions Ace and John. The unusual household faces the growing challenge of caring for a wild animal in an urban setting. As Christian matures, his natural instincts become harder to manage in their London home. Ace and John must confront the difficult reality that their beloved lion belongs in the wild. They make the painful decision to help Christian return to his natural habitat in Kenya. The story follows Christian's journey from pampered pet to wild lion, while exploring the deep bond between humans and animals. Ace and John narrate this true account of love, sacrifice, and letting go.
Genres: nature, animals, biography-memoir, childrens
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: London, Kenya
Period: 20th-century
Paperback · Scholastic Academic