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Jim's Lion Hoban Russell

Jim's Lion By Hoban Russell

Jim's Lion by Hoban Russell


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Summary

Lying in his hospital bed, Jim worries about being put to sleep. What if the doctor sends him somewhere he can't find his way back from? Nurse Bami says his finder will come looking for him, he just has to find what his is. Deep in his dreams he does, a lion, but can it bring him home?

Jim's Lion Summary

Jim's Lion by Hoban Russell

An acclaimed, moving story about a child undergoing a major operation facing his fear and triumphing. Lying in his hospital bed, Jim worries about being put to sleep before his operation. What if the doctors send him somewhere that he can't find his way back from? Nurse Bami says his finder will come looking for him. Everyone has their own finder; Jim just has to find his. And deep in his dreams, he does: a lion. But when the time comes, will Jim's lion be able to find him and bring him safely home?

Jim's Lion Reviews

Russell Hoban is a master of language, and writes a picture book text as he writes a poem. Jim's Lion is moving without sentimentality; no mean feat. Quentin Blake; A life-affirming story about trust and hope. The Guardian

About Hoban Russell

Russell Hoban was born in Pennsylvania. His books for adults include the modern classic Riddley Walker. He has written more than sixty picture books, including The Sea-thing Child, shortlisted for the 2000 Kate Greenaway Award, as well as the novel The Mouse and His Child. Ian Andrew has worked on numerous animated films, including Father Christmas and his own film, Dolphins, which won the First Bite Award in 1987. His book The Lion and the Mouse was shortlisted for the 1996 Mother Goose Award, and he has also illustrated the Walker picture book The Midnight Man, written by Berlie Doherty.

Additional information

GOR013917833
9780744594065
0744594065
Jim's Lion by Hoban Russell
Used - Like New
Paperback
Walker Books Ltd
20030101
40
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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