Where Lions Roar at Night

Where Lions Roar at Night is an engaging read-aloud for the whole family. Enjoy the fun, adventures and dramas of a modern day ‘pioneering’ family as they begin home-steading in rural N.Z. Where Lions Roar at Night is the first book in the multi-award-winning series, The Barn Chronicles by New Zealand author, Rosie Boom Ten-year-old Milly had always dreamed of living in the country and owning all sorts of animals. So, when her parents buy a piece of land and move their six children into a ninety-year-old barn, Milly can’t believe her luck. But she never imagined that living the simple life would include mucking out a filthy water tank, gathering endless supplies of firewood, clearing the land and rescuing animals in a ‘hundred year’ storm. Nor did she expect to hear deep groanings in the night… Where Lions Roar at Night is published by Boom Tree Publishing, New Zealand, and is printed with a hard cover and green cloth spine; 228 pages and over 90 pen and ink illustrations. “A simple piece of sunlit childhood.” Emma Jelsma, Scene Magazine, 2010 WINNER 2010 AUSTRALASIAN CALEB PRIZE FOR BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK “Where Lions Roar at Night is a truly wonderful story that will be loved by all ages. It has everything – animals, family drama, exciting adventures, pioneering spirit, disaster, triumph, laughter and tears, and a wonderful New Zealand flavour. A must read!” Home-schooling mother, New Zealand “Our family has always loved Little House on the Prairie. We never imagined we would discover another book we would love as much, especially a New Zealand one. Where Lions Roar at Night is hugely entertaining.” Emily