I re-read this book today, I read it once about 7 years ago so forgot most of it by nowit is a decent book would recommend for age range 8-12 or if you have a spare hour it’s something to read

After the success of War Horse my local theatre had an upcoming production of this Morpurgo classic.Debating to get tickets for the show, I opted to read the book first.Having run away from boarding school, young Michael meets an old lady who tells about a boy he’s age called Bertie who adopts a Lion in South Africa.Like War Horse some of the story features The First World War.What a wonderful tale! I can see why they opted to also tell this story on stage, it has all the hallmarks of a great st...

Having read this way way back in the 1990's when i was making sure I knew the content of the books I was buying for my then young nephews and nieces this has since become a stock present for me to buy for people of all ages. I was trying to tot up the number of copies I have given, I stopped at 12.It is, perhaps, my favourite Morpurgo which covers much the same familiar territory over which he often flys. It deals with loneliness and love, courage and success against all the odds and revolves ar...

A beautiful story of a young boy’s experience when he runs away from a school he hates. Vivid story-telling transports you to Africa and back. An extremely moving tale of help comes to you from mysterious sources when you need it.Made me smile and cry!

The Butterfly Lion is a heart warming yet bitter-sweet story. Bertie is a lonely little boy in South Africa who one day adopts an orphaned white lion cub, who then becomes his best friend.They have a wonderful companionship but things take a turn for the worst when Bertie is sent to boarding school in England and his father sells the cub to a French circus owner. Their separation is heart breaking, however Bertie promises to find him again. Years later and now a soldier in France during WWI, he

Very sad (should have come with a free packet of tissues!!)

A very short, but almost magical story. A bit sad... Reading it you are under the impression of being in a magical land. I fell in love with the little white lion. And I was sad to discover the thread of the story. But, in the end, this is how life is: every being is born, leavs and dies. The cycle of life...I recommend this short novel from the bottom of my heart.

Oh my word, what a gorgeous, beautiful, breathtaking story. Finished reading this to Cullen and I had to swallow a lump in my throat so I wouldn't burst into tears (good tears, not bad tears). He wouldn't have understood... :)My only question (his question, actually)... how did Millie drive him back to school then? (any answers appreciated ;) )

Novels – Extended diary entryThe Butterfly Lion"All my life I'll think of you, I promise I will. I won't ever forget you."Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but the butterfly lion ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.This is such a beautiful story. There is such a poetic struc

The Butterfly Lion is a story about a boy who runs away from and meets an old lady in his way. The lady proceeds to tell him about the story of her husband and his pet white lion. The story explores the childhood of Bertie in Africa, his move to Britain, his friendship with Millie as well as his participation in World War Two. I feel that this book is very effective in introducing the serious emotions that children may experience. The hint at the depression of Bertie's mum is explored through a

3.5 stars.Nice kids' book. But at times felt overloaded with emotional downpour.

If I could give it 100 stars I would! My favourite character was the butterfly lion. It was actually quite tragic but it did have a happily ever after. I liked that it was set in the past and there were three stories that were being told.

One of my favourite Michael Morpurgo books. It is a small book and so would be great for children who sometimes can feel intimidated by the amount of pages in a book. It tells the story of a boy who runs away from school and meets an old lady who tells him the story of her husband and his pet lion cub. The character of the boy mirrors that of the husband Bertie as they both run way and have to deal with loneliness. Both find friendship when they most need it, Bertie in the cub and the boy in the...

I real page turner, no cheap tricks just quality writing, found between the pages of this book is sanctuary to absorb ones-self into and feel a warm, happy glow exude from its pages. Michael Morpurgo arranges his words in a way that really flow, yet he doesn't avoid more (appropriately) complex vocabulary making it ideal for children of moderate ability from age 7/8 up to adults of 78 years and older! I found it particularly popular with the boys, given it's themes of boarding school; wild outba...

An enchanting tale from Michael Morpurgo, it is an easy read and is aimed at the younger reader. The story is about a young boy who grows up in Africa and rescues a White lion, they grow up together and one day the bonds are broken when the boy has to go away to boarding school and the lion is sold. A vow is made that the lion will never be forgotten and will be found again.Then the first world war rears its ugly head and the boy now a man has to go and fight in France, Does he remember his vow

It is for children so therefore it is written in a very basic style...but the depth of story for such a short piece, 125 pages...was fantastic. Of course it was also a little far-fetched...but the story was simply delightful. reminded me of the book my children had about a little elephant that they read over and over. The one thing that bothered me was HOW the little cub came to be with the boy...but at least they didn't go out and capture it and they did show some responsibility. Once I got by

I thought it was well - written...for a classic,I mean. It flowed nicely,too and was a pleasure to read. It had many great life lessons. 'It may be difficult to remember sometimes,but there's always sun behind the clouds,and the clouds do go in the end. Honestly.' I liked how I was surrounded by the refreshing sights,sounds and smells of nature while reading it. The way classics always do to me anyway. However,I did have some issues that I've also had with some other classics I've read. It's t...

This book is an extremely good book and touching. It tells the story of a boy, who runs away from school and meets an old lady called Milly. She tells him a wonderful story about a boy called Bertie, who finds a white lion cub in Africa. Bertie has to go to boarding school in England and the lion cub is sold to a French circus man.Many years later, Bertie becomes a soldier and when he goes to France, he sees the white lion again. He takes it to England and looks after it. When , the old lady fin...

Michael Morpurgo is possibly the greatest writer for children of a generation or two. His words nearly always hit home in my emotional centre and he is truly a brilliant writer on any subject he puts his mind to. This short novel is no exception. It employs an unusual structure of being told but this doesn't distract from the power of the words. I recommend anything that Morpurgo writes to anyone of any age. I haven't read anything of his that is less than exceptional yet. This gets 4 stars as I...

Gosh! What a lovely little story