The Lion Tamer's Daughter
No. of pages 144
Published: 1999
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In "The Lion Tamer's Daughter" by Peter Dickinson, the story follows a young girl named Tessa, whose father is a lion tamer in a traveling circus. As Tessa navigates the complexities of her father's dangerous profession, she feels both admiration and fear. When tragedy strikes, she finds herself grappling with the realities of loss, responsibility, and the bond between humans and animals. Tessa's journey of self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of the circus, exploring themes of courage, family dynamics, and the struggle to find one’s place in a world where love and danger intertwine. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Pan Macmillan .
Peter Dickinson is the author of over fifty books for both children and adults. He was one of three British writers nominated for the position of the first Children's Laureate and he has won nearly every major literary award for his children's novels.