Description

Book Synopsis
Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton gives American kids a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a tribe of nomads whose livelihood centers on the raising and grazing of cattle. Readers share Lekuton''s first encounter with a lion, the epitome of bravery in the warrior tradition. They follow his mischievous antics as a young Maasai cattle herder, coming-of-age initiation, boarding school escapades, soccer success, and journey to America for college. Lekuton''s riveting text combines exotic details of nomadic life with the universal experience and emotions of a growing boy.

Facing the Lion

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton, Herman J. Viola, National Geographic Kids

    £8.14

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Tue 13 Oct 2026.

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Facing the Lion by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton

      Book details

      Publisher National Geographic Kids
      Published 11 October 2005
      ISBN-13 9780792272977
      978-0792272977
      ISBN-10 0792272978

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton gives American kids a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a tribe of nomads whose livelihood centers on the raising and grazing of cattle. Readers share Lekuton''s first encounter with a lion, the epitome of bravery in the warrior tradition. They follow his mischievous antics as a young Maasai cattle herder, coming-of-age initiation, boarding school escapades, soccer success, and journey to America for college. Lekuton''s riveting text combines exotic details of nomadic life with the universal experience and emotions of a growing boy.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account