"The Lion King" tells the story of Simba, a lion cub destined to become king of the Pride Lands. After the tragic death of his father, Mufasa, at the hands of his treacherous uncle, Scar, Simba is led to believe he is responsible and flees into exile. In the jungle, he meets friends Timon and Pumbaa, who help him embrace a carefree life. However, when his childhood friend Nala finds him and reveals Scar's tyranny, Simba must confront his past and reclaim his rightful place as king, embracing his identity and responsibilities to restore balance to his homeland. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Sound Books .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 1994 by Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. .

Ronald Kidd is the author of the highly acclaimed Monkey Town: The Summer of the Scopes Trial, as well as On Beale Street. His novels of adventure, comedy, and mystery have received the Children's Choice Award, an Edgar Award nomination, and honors from the American Library Association, the Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library. He is a two-time O'Neill playwright who lives in Nashville, Tennessee.