Christian, the Hugging Lion

When John and Ace found a lion cub for sale at Harrods, they knew that a department store was no place for a lion. They took him home, named him Christian, raised him and loved him--and in the process, Christian became a London celebrity. But when Christian got too big for their apartment, Ace and John knew that it was time to let him go back to Africa, where he belonged. When they went to visit him in Africa, they were in for a wonderful surprise. Christian remembered them

This heartwarming book is based on the true story of two men who raised and loved a lion cub--which millions of fans know through the popular YouTube video.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/27/2010
ISBN: 9781416986621
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 10.26h x 8.32w x 0.40d
Award: Florida Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Lambda Literary Awards - Finalist
Award: Lambda Literary Awards - Finalist

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/05/2010 pg. 59
School Library Journal 06/01/2010 pg. 82
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 137108 / Christian, the Hugging Lion
Reading Level: 3.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5