CM Mother: This was a very good book! My children and I are going through American history with Beautiful Feet History this year. We added A Lion To Guard Us as an extra read aloud. It fit in well. We read one chapter a night and my children were drawn into the story. They hated when a chapter ended and were even a little sad when the book was over.
United States on Mar 01, 2020
Joyful Mud Puddles: I read this to my boys ages 8&10. They were very engaged with the story. We look forward to more from this author
Canada on Oct 22, 2018
Younghoon Lee: This book was very heartfelt and sad
It tells about a girl whose father has gone to Virginia, America
His kids are living in England and all of a sudden their mother dies.
The only thing that the children have from him is a doorknob in the shape of the head of a lion
So they (the children; Amanda, Jemmy, and Meg) go on a boat to Virginia.
They overcome many hardships but in the end, they find their father in a cabin in Jamestown.
The doorknob shines as brightly like never before.
United States on Mar 20, 2018
Child Approved: As expected
Canada on Sep 02, 2016
Davey: A novelette of the Revolutionary War era. My daughter needed to read it for school, but the library's copy has disappeared. Picked this one up for her. She's normally an omnivorous reader (but leans toward stuff about cats), and she had no problem reading it and then giving me a verbal playback (encouraging me to read it myself :). The writing is straightforward and I may well have to read it myself.
United States on Mar 26, 2016
Amazon Customer: Great as a read aloud for my 6 year old
United Kingdom on Mar 17, 2015
C. Eichelberger: As a homeschool mom, it is alway as struggle to find a great book that also reinforces a history lesson. This book is both! After the death of their mother, three children struggle to get to America (Jamestown, VA) in search of their father. If your children are or will be studying this time in history this is a must read. I would recommend this book for 2nd graders through 6th graders depending on the reading level of your child. Or better yet read it together outloud. What a great historical fiction book for children.
United States on Jul 06, 2010
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| Total Reviews | 5 reviews | 127 reviews | 69 reviews |
| Paperback | 128 pages | 40 pages | |
| Item Weight | 3.21 ounces | 9.6 ounces | 2.25 pounds |
| Grade level | 3 - 7 | Preschool - Kindergarten | |
| Reading age | 7 - 10 years, from customers | 3 - 5 years, from customers | Baby - 2 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 5.12 x 0.26 x 7.62 inches | 8.98 x 0.1 x 11.5 inches | 5.25 x 4 x 5.25 inches |
| Lexile measure | 570L | ||
| Children's Books on Orphans & Foster Homes | Children's Books on Orphans & Foster Homes | ||
| Publisher | HarperCollins; Reissue edition | HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks; Illustrated edition | Cottage Door Press |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44 in Children's Colonial American Historical Fiction#132 in Children's Books on Orphans & Foster Homes#4,696 in Children's Action & Adventure Books | #16 in Children's Fish Books #18 in Children's Environment Books #428 in Children's Action & Adventure Books | #36 in Children's Baby Animal Books#50 in Children's Colors Books#80 in Children's Farm Animal Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6/5 stars of 635 ratings | 4.9/5 stars of 3,851 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 2,280 ratings |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0064403337 | 978-0008283308 | 978-1680523409 |
| ISBN-10 | 0064403335 | 0008283303 | 1680523406 |
| Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | Children's Action & Adventure Books | Children's Action & Adventure Books | |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Children's Colonial American Historical Fiction | Children's Colonial American Historical Fiction |
United States on Dec 14, 2023