The Place of Lions
The Place of Lions by Eric Campbell is a survival story with some beautiful descriptions of Africa in general and lions in particular. On a journey into Tanzania where his father is to take a new job, the plane carrying Chris and his father crashes. His father has a broken leg and Chris is a little banged up, but not hurt too badly. The plane has crashed near where a pride of lions is staying and Chris is witness to incredible danger there. The older male is being challenged by a young one and only barely manages to maintain his supremacy after a fierce battle. Chris has, in the meantime, decided to go for help. Not far off poachers have machine-gunned elephants and incurred the wrath of two men who love Africa and are dedicated to preserving its wildlife.
The poachers find Chris but first drive away and then decide to kidnap him. Chris has been followed across the plain by the old, dying lion and a mysterious connection has been made as both head for a hill where the lion hopes to die and Chris hopes to find help.
Make sure to read The Place of Lions if you’ve ever wanted to know more about Africa. It will satisfy your mind!
