The Lion's Paw -- Robb White

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This is a wonderful book about orphans who steal away on a sailboat. I believe it's out of print but can be obtained through inter-library loan.Good for about grade 4

from Murphy-Jacobs

Mrs. Kantor read this book, chapter by chapter, to my fourth grade class. I couldn't wait to find out how it ended and before the first week was over I had it checked out of the local library. I loved it so much that 20 years later I had to run down a copy for myself.Perhaps it is because I was b...

from mcclean_

For a book to stick in my mind after many many years and many many books , It has to be very good or very bad! This falls into the very good! I read it when first came out( stop counting the years) and reread it numerous times since. I have also had all my kids read it. One of those books all kid...

from rodweston

This was the first action-adventure novel I ever read. I can't remember how old I was when I read it - grade school, I know. It was a wonderful read; I intend to read it again!

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Def. worth reprinting. An exciting adventure, timeless in its appeal. For both boys and girls, ages 7 to 17. Good lessons about everything from sailing to courage to freedom and friendship and family.