The Lion's Run by Sara Pennypacker, cover art and illustrations by Jon Klassen, Macmillan Press Sara Pennypacker, Jon Klassen (Illustrator) Macmillan Press Rich details and well paced action with characters that seep off the pages and into your heart. Thick with tension and charged with emotion that all of us can relate to, this book sets us firmly in the mind of Lucas and the challenges he faces; from personal bravery to his place in the wider world. Thank you Netgalley for

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