Listening For Lions by Gloria Whelan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Listening For Lions by Gloria Whelan Thirteen-year-old Rachel Sheridan is left an orphan after influenza takes the lives of her missionary parents in British East Africa in 1919. National Book Award-winning author Whelan crafts a wickedly delicious story of treachery and triumph, in which one young woman must claim her true identity in order to forge her own future and transform herself from victim to heroine. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A critically acclaimed historical novel "that roars" (Kliatt), from the author of the National Book Award-winning novel Homeless Bird. Africa is the only home Rachel Sheridan has ever known. But when her missionary parents are struck with influenza, she is left vulnerable to her familys malicious neighbors. Surrounded by greed and lies, Rachel is entangled in a criminal scheme and sent to England, where shes forced into a life of deception.Like the lion, she must be patient and strong, awaiting the moment when she can take control of her own fate—and find her way home again at last. Named one of New York Public Librarys One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing, this tale of a strong young heroine "in the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett" (School Library Journal), by award-winning master of historical fiction Gloria Whelan, is a perfect read for schools and classrooms, as well as for fans of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Back Cover "If you are among evil people, you must be like the lion, gathering strength and awaiting your time." Africa is the only home Rachel Sheridan has ever known. But when influenza strikes down her missionary parents, she is left vulnerable prey to her familys wicked neighbors. Surrounded by greed and lies, Rachel is entangled in a criminal scheme and sent to England, where she is forced into a life of deception. Like the lion, she must be patient and strong, awaiting the moment when she can take control of her own fate--and find her way home again at last. Author Biography Gloria Whelan is becoming quite a presence on our list with her National Book Award winner HOMELESS BIRD, her solid backlist of historical fiction titles, and the upcoming publication of AFTER THE TRAIN. Prizes Short-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Middle Grades) 2009 Long Description Historical fiction with a wicked twist. Listening for Lions is a breathtaking story of tragedy, deception, and triumph against all odds. National Book Award-winning author Gloria Whelan sets this richly historical coming-of-age adventure in British East Africa in the year 1918. This irresistible novel entangles an orphaned girl in a deceit filled plot. Young Rachel Sheridan is made to leave her beloved Africa for England, where she must pose as the deceased daughter of a nefarious couple in an effort to gain them an enormous inheritance. Her irrepressible spirit and extraordinary wit turn her from victim to heroine in a surprising and empowering tale of a remarkable young woman. Details ISBN006058176X Author Gloria Whelan Short Title LISTENING FOR LIONS Language English ISBN-10 006058176X ISBN-13 9780060581763 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2006 Imprint HarperCollins Country of Publication United States Residence Mancelona, MI, US Birth 1961 Place of Publication New York, NY DOI 10.1604/9780060581763 US Release Date 2006-10-10 UK Release Date 2006-10-10 Pages 208 Audience Age 10 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2006-10-10 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2006-12-03 NZ Release Date 2006-11-29 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6530997;

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