Charlie Ashanti can speak Cat. He takes it for granted - but when his mum and dad go missing, the cats are the only friends he can turn to. Setting out to find his parents, Charlie stows away on an incredible circus ship bound for Paris. On board he meets six proud, beautiful lions who need his help.
Together they embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Reviewer: Dr. Malini Majumdar
'I started reading the book casually, because I expected it to be just like any other childrens fiction. After going through the first two pages, I could not leave the book until it was finished. I had to spend one sleepless night for this! I am in search of the next two books in this trilogy now.'
20 November 2009
Reviewer: William H.F.
'An excellent novel that I would strongly recommend to all, It had me gripped thoughtout and I couldn''t wait to keep reading more. I am looking forward to the next book.'
15 September 2009
Reviewer: Nathan SM
'this is a fantastic race against time for Charlie and the lions.I''d reccomend it to many people who like lions,the circis and of course cats.!!!'
01 June 2009
Reviewer: Bertie,10
'Just started it, CANT PUT DOWN!!!'
20 February 2009
Reviewer: Dixie Williams
'I came upon this book in a thrift store and not knowing what it was about read it with conflicting interest. It was VERY GOOD. However, I felt it was really a child''s book - I intend to give it to my 12 year old granddaughter! Coming to the "end" of it, I searched the follow ups on the net and discovered that indeed it is directed to children from 8 to 12; however, I would recommend it to adults as well - I considered it well-written and the concept of the child speaking "cat" and accompanying (or being accompanied) on a trip with lions was/is intriguing. I intend to read the two follow-up books also. '
22 January 2009
Reviewer: Helen The cat whisperer
'absolutely marvellous!! Couldnt put it down- can''t wait to read the next one:)'
28 December 2008
Reviewer: Cain Bennett
'Stunning in every way, pulls you in, makes you want to read lion boy :the chase ,better luck next time rafi'
10 March 2008
Reviewer: D
Very exciting... gets more exciting as you go on in reading.
Make sense and not too much of an unreal.
31 March 2006
Reviewer: V
This was a good book.
28 July 2005
Reviewer: M
I read a lot and this book was great. Love the way the story works. .
14 July 2005
Reviewer: M
Lionboy is a thoroughly good book. It discusses facts of life like racism. It talks about the asthma problem and a secret solution. It talks about what the near future might be like - petrol running out so there are very few cars.
08 April 2005
Reviewer: P
I was given Lion Boy as a gift and when I started reading it I couldn't put it down. I found it easy to read and i'm looking forward to reading 'The Chase'.
