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Androcles and the Lion
By Nolan, Dennis P.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-15203-355-2
- Publisher
- San Diego : Harcourt Brace, c1997.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 1997
Gr 1-3 A runaway slave, a ferocious lion, the barbarous entertainments of ancient Rome, and a random act of kindness combine in a fable that is as relevant today as it was 1950 years ago. This retelling of Androcles's flight from a cruel master into the Egyptian desert, his ministering to a wounded lion, and their resultant friendship derives its power from its succinct language and compelling illustrations. After Androcles is recaptured by Roman soldiers, the descriptions of th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
