Synopses & Reviews
Nicola Davies is a zoologist and the award-winning author of many books for children, including
Surprising Sharks, which was a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Winner;
Deadly! The Truth About the Most Dangerous Creatures on Earth; and
Ice Bear: In the Steps of the Polar Bear. She lives in Wales.
Annabel Wrights work has been used in campaigns for Amnesty International and the School of Visual Arts in New York, and has also appeared in newspapers and magazines such as the Economist and the Financial Times. She lives in Scotland.
About the Author
Zoologist Nicola Davies presents an illustrated novel for young readers that proves you dont need two arms to be strong.Pedru has always wanted to be a great hunter like his father, but after a lion takes his arm, he worries that hell always be the crippled boy instead. Pedru longs to kill the lion that mauled him and strengthens himself to be ready for the hunt. But when the opportunity arises, will Pedru have the strength to turn his back on revenge? Zoologist Nicola Davies perfectly merges a heart-pounding adventure with an important message about conservation, and Annabel Wrights gorgeous black-and-white illustrations bring Pedrus story to life.