The Lions' Run

Tremendous… a vivid, enthralling novel. * The Observer *
The Lion’s Run is a tender and illuminating novel that celebrates the courage of children * The Times *
This exciting book, with its beautifully drawn characters and tightly wound plot, will engage readers of eleven and up * Literary Review *
With a tight plot and young characters who actively resist and thwart the Nazis while remaining tenderhearted, The Lion’s Run is sure to delight readers ages 8-12 as well as their teachers * Historical Novel Society *
Written in sparing, evocative prose, it is accessible enough for the middle-grade target audience, while offering much thought-provoking content for older readers, exploring ideas of courage, integrity and the bonds between people and animals… a book to read and share and talk about - historical fiction at its best. Chilling, breath-taking and ultimately hopeful * Children’s Books Ireland *
A powerful story of heroism and the importance of standing up for what is right * Books for Keeps *
With poignant and moving storytelling, this is a narrative that will stay with the reader long after they finish * Books for Topics *
Superb * The Wall Street Journal *
Pennypacker’s illuminating and stirring historical fiction will leave middle grade readers feeling deeply inspired, righteously angry and firmly resolved * New York Times *
The Lion’s Run will likely leave readers with big thoughts about courage and the ways we respond to injustice and atrocities * Shelf Awareness *
Pennypacker returns with another gorgeously written adventure, exploring friendships between humans and animals, resistance and courage. This is a well-researched book, steeped in historical detail which provides an interesting perspective likely to broaden young readers’ view of who was involved during the war and how. * The School Librarian *
Pennypacker’s illuminating and stirring historical fiction will leave middle grade readers feeling deeply inspired, righteously angry and firmly resolved * New York Times *
A beautiful tribute to bravery in its many forms and the power that children and women can wield * Booklist *
Instant New York Times bestseller * New York Times *

Sara Pennypacker was a painter before becoming a writer, and has two absolutely fabulous children who are now grown. She has written more than twenty children’s books including Pax (illustrated by Jon Klassen), Here In The Real World, the Clementine and Waylan series (both illustrated by Marla Frazee); Stuart’s Cape and Stuart Goes to School (both illustrated by Martin Matje), Meet the Dullards, and others. Sara splits her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Florida, USA.

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