Gentle, emotional, and unforgettable — The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo is a beautiful story of friendship that lasts a lifetime. Set partly in South Africa and partly in England, the novel follows a young boy who forms a deep bond with a rare white lion cub.

When the boy is forced to leave his beloved lion behind, their lives are separated — but their connection never truly fades. Years later, fate and memory draw their stories together once again, proving that love does not disappear with time or distance.

Morpurgo blends history, nature, and emotion into this tender narrative, exploring themes of love, loneliness, memory, courage, and the bonds between humans and animals. With poetic simplicity, the story gently teaches readers about loss and hope.

PUBLISHER: HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS

BINDING: PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 124