Stories from the Wild 3: Kimba [Paperback]

A tale of courage and determination set amongst the boulders of M'goma hill. Nurtured by his mother, the fierce yet tender Sabba, Kimba the lion learns the ways of the plains--the merciless hunt for food, the danger from ravenous hyenas, leopards, snakes, crocodiles and rival lions. When his father is challenged for the leadership of the pride, Kimba finds himself running for his life. Now he must hunt alone. He must grow fiercer, more powerful, more formidable and ready himself to challenge for the leadership of his old pride. In addition he must also face the lion's greatest enemy--man. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'Geoffrey Malone continues to be one of the great specialists of the animal novel.' (West of France review paper )

ELEPHANT BEN: 'An exciting and immensely enjoyable adventure story ... A great read for any young wildlife enthusiast.' (The Northern Echo )

'compelling reading' (The School Librarian )

Review of Elephant Ben from a child judge of the Stockton Award: '... definitely the most brilliant book I ever read. It's a definite 10/10!' Frederick Nattrass, aged 9.

'The style is attractive and immediate, and might get boys (as well as girls) from 8 upwards, reading for pleasure' (The School Librarian )

'compelling reading'

'Geoffrey Malone continues to be one of the great specialists of the animal novel.'

'The style is attractive and immediate, and might get boys (as well as girls) from 8 upwards, reading for pleasure'

Born among the rocks of M'goma Hill, Kimba is nurtured by his mother, fierce, tender Sabba. She teaches him the ways of the plains - the merciless hunt for food, the endless dangers from hyenas, leopards, crocodiles and rival lions. But when strange lions wrestle the pride away from his sire, Black Mane, Kimba must flee for his life to face the struggle for survival alone. Slowly, painfully, he grows fiercer and stronger: ready at last to challenge for leadership of his old pride and to confront lion's greatest enemy - humans.

Geoffrey Malone spent most of his childhood in Africa, where he managed to avoid any formal education until the age of eleven. After school in England, he joined the army for sixteen years, then worked and travelled in North America. He became a broadcaster and wrote his first book about his nearest neighbours, a family of beavers: 'Brunner'. He lives happily in London with his wife and their cocker spaniel, Harriett, and advises charities dedicated to the preservation of endangered species. He has won the Children's Book of the Year prize in the French 'Tam-Tam, j'aime lire' competition, and the 'Prix Enfant-Grandparent Europeen' for 'Torn Ear'. He was also recently shortlisted for the Stockton Award for 'Elephant Ben'.