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- Format: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 10/1/2008
- Pages: 243
- Reading Level: Age 9 and Up
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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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Mrs. Nolan read The Lion's Paw to our 4th grade class at Brookshire Elementary in Winter Park, Florida in 1965. I never forgot how very much I loved the story and was inspired by Mrs. Nolan.
When I became a 4th grade teacher I very much wanted to share this story with my class. After several deadends, I was thrilled to discover our media specialist considered it her favorite childhood book, too, and had a copy in her personal collection! She kindly let me borrow it, even after I moved to a new school. Last year, my class presented me with a gift certificate which covered the cost of an original copy in very good condition. Once again, a brand new group of fourth graders is already completely captivated by Penny and Nick's plight....just two days into the new school year! Florida's geographical regions will come alive to them as we follow the storyline across the map. Besides utilizing math and science skills, I also integrate it into our character education program. The orphans and Ben demonstrate so many of the traits that we try to reinforce (or introduce!!) each and every day at our school. I am so pleased to be able to use this book to inspire a whole new group of young readers and budding writers. Thanks, Mrs. Nolan, and Robb White. I hope that Mr. White's family is pleased to see his work still have such an impact on yet another generation!
When I became a 4th grade teacher I very much wanted to share this story with my class. After several deadends, I was thrilled to discover our media specialist considered it her favorite childhood book, too, and had a copy in her personal collection! She kindly let me borrow it, even after I moved to a new school. Last year, my class presented me with a gift certificate which covered the cost of an original copy in very good condition. Once again, a brand new group of fourth graders is already completely captivated by Penny and Nick's plight....just two days into the new school year! Florida's geographical regions will come alive to them as we follow the storyline across the map. Besides utilizing math and science skills, I also integrate it into our character education program. The orphans and Ben demonstrate so many of the traits that we try to reinforce (or introduce!!) each and every day at our school. I am so pleased to be able to use this book to inspire a whole new group of young readers and budding writers. Thanks, Mrs. Nolan, and Robb White. I hope that Mr. White's family is pleased to see his work still have such an impact on yet another generation!
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Dave Mankus
Format:Hardcover
The Lion's Paw is the story of three kids Nick 9, Penny 13, brother and sister,who run away from the orphanage, and Ben 15, who owns the sloop on which they hide. Ben's uncle is about to sell the boat because Ben's father has been long missing in action and belived dead. Ben escapes with the orphans on the sloop and the adventure begins. As soon as the lines are cast off their lives and the sloop are under their own control. They blend their skills and strengths to overcome all sorts of new challenges and hardships to escape their persuers. The crew of the Lion's Paw learn to trust each other, work as a team, ignore pain, have fun and never give up! (A good plan for life!!) Each of the characters have qualities young people can admire. Nick the youngest takes the responsibility of steering the boat at night so the others can sleep and fights the alligator in spite of his fear. Penny carries the paint and rows the dinghy without complaint, because it must be done. Ben the oldest, knows about the boat and what they must do to eacape, he is wise, strong and caring beyond his years.
Personal: I too had The Lion's Paw read to my 5th grade class at South Grade at Lake Worth Fla. by Mrs. Mitchell. I messed about in boats had crushes on girls, searched for'Penny',and 37 years later I sailed out of Palm Beach inlet for the Bahamas with my wife, two young daughters and 'the book' aboard our sloop..well can you guess its name?
History: Robb White married Rodie at Thomasville Ga. and lived for a time on Dog cay? which later became? Marina cay and a book 'Our Virgin Island' and 'Two on the Island'. He seperated from Rodie and his son, moved to L.A. wrote for movies? andTV?
He died in '93.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I was amazed to see so many reviews on this book! I also read this as a kid and never forgot the great story. I have looked for it off and on for years, especially so my young daughter could read it since she loves adventures. Now finally I found it here on Amazon.com! I remember how the brother and sister only got to read the orphanage sign backwards, "EGANAHPRO", because they never saw it from outside the fence... and their sailboat adventures looking for the Lion's Paw and their missing dad. I grew up in S Fla and remember looking for the shell on Sanibel Island. Can't wait to let my daughter read it. I should get a copy for her school's library! It is one of two books I realllly remembered as a kid. The other, "Rifles for Watie", a civil war classic about a boy who goes off to be a Union drummer boy, is also back out now, in paperback.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By VonZ
Format:Hardcover
Mrs. Baldwin read us the book at Palmetto Elementary School in 1969. I spent the last chapter sitting outside because I checked out my own copy and read it before she was finished. No matter, the story still had a tremendous impact on me. It sounds like I unexpectedly ran into some classmates as I was looking for a book to read to my children! I am now living in WA state. The boat-based adventures never left me either, and I can't wait to pass on the tradition to my family.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
When I was in 6th grade in St. Cloud, FL, my teacher read The Lion's Paw to us. It was always a favorite of mine. When I rediscovered it when teaching 4th grade, I added a geography twist to it for my students. Where did Penny, Nick, and Ben start? They loved tracing their route on the map. We made a quilt one year of their favorite parts of the story. I have been teaching for 20+ years and still read it to my students. Some years they beg me to read it a second time. The alligator hunt is so alive for them with his description of Nick's adventure. Tears at the end of the story from everyone. Happy tears or sad tears? A must read to find out.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Quick read.
Purchased for my husband as he had read as a youngster and enjoyed so much, he wanted to read it again and wanted me to read it also.
Published 17 days ago by Shirley B.
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My favorite book
I no longer recall how long it took to receive the book after I'd ordered and paid for it. But I was thrilled when a new, hardback copy of the book arrived. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cherrie
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EXCEPTIONAL
One of, if not THE favorite book of my grade school years, and I read a lot of books. The adventure not only captivates the 8-13 reader (younger if you read to them), but... Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Smith
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A classic
... not just of YA literature, but of old Floridiana. I enjoyed rereading it at 25 just as much as at 12, intend to reread it now at 60+ so I can relive some of the Florida I knew... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Allen J. DeWeese
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Getting ready to create another memory
I see that many remember "The Lion's Paw" from an elementary teacher reading it to them, usually around fourth grade. My distinct memeory is of Mrs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jack Golan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just as great as I remembered!! Highly Recommend!!!
My mother read this to my sister and I as young girls and we loved it! We felt as if we were on the adventure too! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rachel in Florida
4.0 out of 5 stars
A true classic
I got this book because my dad thought my 10 yr. old would like it. She said it's a good story but a little hard to relate to some of the language used. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Average Joe
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Best Book I've Ever Read!!!!
It was the best book I've ever read and is my favorite book. It is really exciting. Three kids run away on a sailboat.
Published 9 months ago
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Best Book I've Ever Read!!!!
It was the best book I've ever read and is my favorite book. It is really exciting. Three kids run away on a sailboat.
Published 9 months ago
5.0 out of 5 stars
Book from the past
The "Lions Paw" was the book that, as a fourth grade student, launched my love for reading and that was 57 years ago!
Published 10 months ago by Sarge4565
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