First published 1988
Born into a pride, the young lion Mara must learn to hunt, fight, and defend his territory against rivals. As he matures, Mara faces the constant dangers of the savanna - from cunning hyenas to the relentless cycles of drought and famine. But his greatest challenge comes when he must protect his family from the most formidable predator of all: man. Through Mara's eyes, we witness the harsh realities and fierce beauty of life in the wild.
Genres: fiction, nature, animals, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, man-vs-nature
258 pages · Paperback · J. Curley