{"product_id":"9780061975851","title":"Listening for Lions","description":"\u003cp\u003eA critically acclaimed historical novel “that roars” (Kliatt), from the author of the National Book Award-winning novel Homeless Bird. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfrica is the only home Rachel Sheridan has ever known. But when her missionary parents are struck with influenza, she is left vulnerable to her family’s malicious neighbors. Surrounded by greed and lies, Rachel is entangled in a criminal scheme and sent to England, where she's forced into a life of deception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the lion, she must be patient and strong, awaiting the moment when she can take control of her own fate—and find her way home again at last. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed one of New York Public Library's One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing, this tale of a strong young heroine “in the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett” (School Library Journal), by award-winning master of historical fiction Gloria Whelan, is a perfect read for schools and classrooms, as well as for fans of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe’s been forced to live a lie. But how long can she survive it, and what will be the cost of the truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Rich Historical Setting:\u003c\/b\u003e From the plains of British East Africa to a grand English estate, this meticulously researched novel brings the world of 1919 to vivid life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Test of Survival:\u003c\/b\u003e Alone and powerless, Rachel must navigate a world of greed, using her wits and courage to find a path forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA High-Stakes Deception:\u003c\/b\u003e Forced to impersonate a dead girl, Rachel must deceive an ailing grandfather whose inheritance is on the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Story of Courage and Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e A compelling read for fans of classic heroines, exploring what it means to find your voice and forge your own identity against all odds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gloria Whelan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47002124583061,"sku":"9780061975851","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780061975851.png?v=1777422852","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780061975851","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}