Y3: The Butterfly Lion

by Michael Morpurgo

When Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub the pair are inseparable – until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus.

“This book is about a boy called Bertie and a lion called The Butterfly Lion and how they become best friends.” – Liberty

“I thought it was exciting how Bertie ran away from school and we didn't know why.” – Oliver

“In the book the lion was exploring the world and made friends with Bertie.” – Ethan