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The Lyon's Cub: The Lyon Saga Book Two

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The title refers to the ship mentioned in the first book of this series: the RED LYON. A ship which left hopeful English colonists stranded on Roanoak Island off Virginia in 1587. Stainer explores various theories to account for the historically "lost", almost legendary band of brave settlers who disappeared. It is now 1588 and 16-year old Jess Archarde proves a worthy descendant (i.e. Cub) of the LYON, whose captain pursued a dream to found a cittee of Raleigh in the hostile New World. He was supposed to return with supplies, but he did not--at least not in time.

The original settlers have argued over different means of survival, with hardship and sorrow as frequent companions. While the Armada is gathering strength for an audacious assault on Elizabeth's England, the loyal colonists suffer political anxiety, attacks from warlike Indians (not their kindly hosts on Cracatoan Island) and diminishing numbers. Plus there is always the very read danger of falling into the hands of marauding Spanish privateers, who prowl the coast seeking their enemy, the English.

Despite this tenuous existence, young Jess undertakes a solemn vow and dangerous pilgrimmage: to find the grave of her best friend's husband, there to conduct a proper Christian burial. Neither her father nor her Indian suitor can dissuade her from this folly, for Jess is determined to keep her promise to her bereaved friend, hampered at home with a baby. Jess and her companions endure terrible privation and even slavery, until they escape with two special mementoes of the Spanish garrison. History, Adventure, Danger and of course, Romance Lite! Middle School girls will want to follow Jess' story through the entire LYON series. Stainer weaves an interesting and infomrative tale, thanks to many short chapters, frequent illustrations (by James Melvin) and extensive dialogue. Even though Jess herself is completely fictional, the family name is on record. This conjectured History is highly palatable--ENJOY!

This is a great book by a great writer. M. L. Stainer tells a fast-paced, action-packed story about what may have happened to the Lost Colonists of Roanoke Island in 1587. Kids everywhere will love this story!

I think this book was pretty good. My favorite part was when they got the horses. I can't wait to find out what will happen next!

THE LYON'S CUB is the second book in The Lyon Saga, which began with THE LYON'S ROAR. This series explores what might have happened to the lost colonists of Roanoke Island from the point of view of Jessabel Archarde, who was 14 when she arrived on Roanoke Island in 1587. Now, it's spring of 1588. Last year, their leader went back to England to get more supplies. He still hasn't returned. The colonists are living with the Indians on Roanoke Island. Some of the colonists had left the orriginal group and moved to Chesepeake Bay. When disaster strikes, Jess and two Indian friends set out to find those colonists. But along the way, Jess is captured by Spanish soldiers. Can she escape and find her way back to her family?