Davies, already well established as a premier science writer for children, demonstrates her considerable fiction-writing chops, elegantly tailoring this to a middle-grades audience and utilizing a recognizable chapter-book format of short chapters and plentiful spot art. Pedru's tale is seamlessly blended with a clear-eyed portrayal of perilous relationship between lions and farmers in regions of present day Africa, and an afterword entitled "Living with Lions" summarizes the problem of peaceful coexistence in direct terms. This will be a first choice for big-cat lovers and a powerful selection for a classroom animal conservation unit.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Zoologist Nicola Davies presents an illustrated novel for young readers that proves you don’t need two arms to be strong.
Pedru has always wanted to be a great hunter like his father, but after a lion takes his arm, he worries that he’ll always be the crippled boy instead. Pedru longs to kill the lion that mauled him and strengthens himself to be ready for the hunt. But when the opportunity arises, will Pedru have the strength to turn his back on revenge? Zoologist Nicola Davies perfectly merges a heart-pounding adventure with an important message about conservation, and Annabel Wright’s gorgeous black-and-white illustrations bring Pedru’s story to life.
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Condición: Good. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00063487826
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Condición: good. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc . We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support. Nº de ref. del artículo: 5AAT2I000Q8G_ns
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Librería: Goodwill of Colorado, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Acceptable. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!. Nº de ref. del artículo: 466SK8000I7L
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Librería: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Good. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0001228396
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Librería: Goodwill, Brooklyn Park, MN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Acceptable. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CDs, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2Y6RUU003EWA_ns
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Nº de ref. del artículo: U11L-01154
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.52. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0763666203I4N10
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.52. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0763666203I4N00
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.52. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0763666203I4N10
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Wright, Annabel Ilustrador. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.52. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0763666203I4N00
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