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Novel • Fiction
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Action & Adventure•
Children`s LiteratureEngland • 1600s
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Perseverance•
Childhood & Youth•
US History•
World History1981
HarperCollins
Middle grade
8-12 years
570L
In Clyde Robert Bulla’s historical fiction novel A Lion to Guard Us, Amanda Freebold and her younger siblings struggle to survive in 1609 London after their mother dies. They embark on a treacherous sea journey to Jamestown, Virginia, to reunite with their father. Despite many challenges, including a shipwreck in Bermuda, they persist in their quest, facing uncertainties with courage and determination.
Adventurous
Hopeful
Emotional
Heartwarming
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Clyde Robert Bulla's A Lion to Guard Us is praised for its engaging narrative and educational value, making early American history accessible to children. However, some critics feel the character development is lacking and the pacing slow. Overall, it's a valuable resource for elementary classrooms, though it may not captivate older readers.
A reader who would enjoy A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Robert Bulla is typically a young reader aged 8-12 who relishes historical adventures and stories of perseverance. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie or Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars will find a similar appeal in its engaging narrative and historical context.
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Jemmy is Amanda’s younger brother, who grows from a shy child to a more independent and talkative boy, particularly valuing a family heirloom.
Meg is Amanda’s youngest sibling, who starts as a silent child but gradually becomes more playful as the story progresses.
The absent parents of the Freebold children, whose conditions propel the narrative and emphasize the siblings' challenges and aspirations.
Servants in Mistress Trippett’s home, where Cook serves as an antagonist, while Ellie acts as a supportive figure for Amanda.
A kind-hearted doctor who assists the Freebold children, showing compassion despite societal class distinctions.
An antagonist who owns the home where the Freebold family resides, characterized by her demanding nature and higher social status.
A complex character seen as both helpful and opportunistic, becoming entangled with the children over the possession of a valuable item.
117
Novel • Fiction
•
Action & Adventure•
Children`s LiteratureEngland • 1600s
•
Perseverance•
Childhood & Youth•
US History•
World History1981
HarperCollins
Middle grade
8-12 years
570L
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