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Oscar’s Lion

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Oscar's Lion by Adam Baron is a heartwarming tale in the Children's Books category. It follows Oscar, a young boy who encounters a mysterious lion statue with a unique secret. As Oscar forms an unexpected bond with the statue, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, learning important lessons about courage and friendship along the way. This enchanting story captivates young readers with its mix of magic, wit, and emotional depth.
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This story could captivate you if you enjoy heartwarming tales about friendship and adventure, particularly through the eyes of a young protagonist encountering challenges and new experiences. Perfect for young readers who delight in imagination, courage, and the growth that comes from memorable life lessons, this narrative combines humour with emotional depth.

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Oscar’s Lion

A magical coming-of-age story about a boy spending his first weekend without his parents . . . and the lion who comes to babysit him. Get ready to fall in love with this instant classic.

A modern classic beautifully illustrated children’s coming-of-age story - a Guardian Children’s Book of the Year

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A magical coming-of-age story about a boy spending his first weekend without his parents . . . and the lion who comes to babysit him. Get ready to fall in love with this instant classic.

‘Beautiful, adventurous, powerful’ Phil Earle

Oscar is a little terrified to find that a lion is going to be looking after him for the weekend. But when the lion lets him eat as many biscuits as he wants, and reads him his favourite story ten times, Oscar realises he might be on to something good.

Soon, Oscar discovers that the lion can change into different animals and the pair find themselves having all kinds of adventures! But before the lion has to go, might he have one more amazing transformation up his sleeve?

Oscar’s Lion is an astonishing and deeply personal book from one of our greatest storytellers.

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Reviews praise Oscar's Lion as a beautifully written, tender, and humorous children's book, with storytelling that captures both adventure and emotion. Critics highlight its charm, sensitivity, and imaginative exploration of complex themes like grief and love, drawing comparisons to beloved classics. The book is described as a magical realist adventure, providing a heartwarming and timeless experience for readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008596750

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Benji Davies
  • Illustrated by Benji Davies

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Adam Baron is the author of five successful novels and has, in his time, been an actor, comedian, journalist and press officer at Channel 4 television (as well as things he’s too embarrassed to mention). He now runs the widely respected MA in Creative Writing at Kingston University London. Adam lives in Greenwich, South London, with his wife and three young children. He wrote Boy Underwater (his first novel aimed at younger readers) because they told him to. While still in the flush of youth he knows what his final words are going to be: ‘clear the table’. Benji Davies was born and raised in Peterborough. After studying animation at university he spread his creative wings, working on a variety of illustration and animation projects. His picture books have won numerous awards, including Oscar's First Book Prize, an AOI World Illustration Prize and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize. He lives and works in London with his wife.

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