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The fiftieth anniversary edition of the classic story of Elsa the lioness and the woman who cared for her.
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AlbakiReads Editorial
A lioness’s journey from rescue to the wild
Set in Kenya, Joy Adamson’s account centres on Elsa, an orphaned lion cub she raises at home. When Elsa is old enough to fend for herself, Adamson faces the decision to return her to the wild. The book brings together the close human-animal relationship and the practical question of what it means to prepare a lioness for life beyond human care. This edition presents the original story in Adamson’s own words, distinct from the later film adaptation and the sequels Living Free and Forever Free.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Suitable for adults interested in wildlife and animal stories.
- A fit for readers curious about the relationship between a person and a rescued wild animal.
- Of interest to those seeking an account set in Kenya.
Themes
Wildlife and animal careHuman-animal relationshipsReturning a rescued animal to the wildKenya
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