The Girl Who Lost A Leopard

From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another thrilling escapade set in fictional Sri Lanka. Selvi is a free spirit who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. There, she befriended Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. Together, they roam the wilderness as they please. But when hunters come with bows and arrows, Selvi knows she must stop them before they hurt Lokka. But what can she do against such powerful enemies, especially when the friends and family she turns to for help are not all they seem to be? To rescue her leopard friend, first Selvi must outwit the poachers and expose the mastermind behind it all. With breezy chapters and lush, atmospheric settings, this action-adventure is a superb pick for young readers who enjoy stories with peril, friendship, and close encounters with the natural wild. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard is a new addition to the irresistible chapter book series from W. Bruce Cameron, the New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, featuring Lily, a rescue dog who rescues other animals! Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose’s mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble. When a lost little Amur leopard is brought to the zoo and needs a friend, it's Lily to the rescue! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Inspired by the lush terrain of Sri Lanka, this fun tale of friendship, risk, and reward is just right for middle grade fans of fantasy and page-turning adventure. Chaya, a nobleman's rebellious, outspoken, no-nonsense daughter, just can't resist the shiny temptations the king's palace has to offer. But playing Robin Hood for an impoverished community doesn't come without risks, and when Chaya steals the queen's jewels from a bedside table—a messy getaway jeopardizes the life of a close friend. After an equally haphazard prison break, Chaya barely escapes...on the king's prized elephant! With leeches and revolution lurking in the jungle, Chaya leads her companions on a daring escapade. But after leaving her village as a thief, can she return as a hero? Or will Chaya's sticky fingers be the beginning—or the end—of everything for this ragtag gang of getaways?

A Sri Lankan fisherboy is swept up in a thrilling seafaring adventure, complete with kidnapping, missing treasure, and a huge blue whale! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant. Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side. Inside is Zheng, who's escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of mutiny, sea monsters, and hidden riches. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating escapade in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all. Author Nizrana Farook has crafted another briskly paced, action-packed quest that swells with empathetic heroes, peril on the open sea, and a great beast lurking beneath. Set against a vibrant landscape inspired by Sri Lanka, this delightful caper will thrill young fans of adventure and fantasy.

Relates how the leopard got his spotted coat in order to hunt the animals in the dappled shadows of the forest.

GROWLER THE BABY LEOPARD WAS HAPPILY FOLLOWING HIS MOTHER TO THE WATER HOLE ON THE AFRICAN PLAIN. HE WAS LAGGING BEHIND TRYING TO CATCH THE GRASSES AND BUSHES. WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE WATERING HOLE HIS MOTHER WAS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND ALTHOUGH HER SCENT WAS THERE. HIS MOTHER HAD BEEN TAKEN BY A CROCODILE. GROWLER WAS NOW AN ORPHAN. HE WAS SHIVERING AND SHAKING, NOT BECAUSE HE WAS COLD, BUT FROM A DEEP FEAR FOR HIMSELF. HE DID NOT NOTICE THAT HIS LEOPARD SPOTS HAD DISAPPEARED. HE WAS SOBBING WHILST LAYING ON THE GROUND NEAR HIS MOTHER'S SCENT. SUDDENLY A CHIMPANZEE APPEARED WEARING HAT. HIS NAME IS DASHY AND HE STAYS WITH GROWLER AND PROTECTS HIM THROUGH THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF THE AFRICAN PLAIN. THIS STORY IS SAD, FUNNY, EDUCATIONAL, AND ABOUT LOVE.

The purpose of this book is to engage the youth in "real-world" topics in a way that they can understand them. This book helps address traumas that can be caused by discrimination, prejudice, and racism. When curiosity and courage helps remove the barriers of preconceived notions, two strangers (Leon & Jack) quickly become the best of friends. Despite being forbidden by their parents, their new friendship allows them to embark upon a journey that redefines the meaning of unity.

A child and a whale embark on a beautiful journey together in this lyrical, gorgeously illustrated picture book about friendship, hope, and love for the world around us in the vein of The Fisherman & the Whale and Cynthia Rylant’s Life. Where land becomes sky and sky becomes sea, I first saw the whale and the whale first saw me. A child joins a friendly whale for a magical journey of discovery. They sail the blue ocean, dance with dolphins, and tail-splash seagulls. But the child also sees an ocean filled with plastic trash. And that inspires a promise of help, for the whale and all earth’s creatures.