Call Me Lion
Camilla Chester
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Average rating
Ten-year-old Leo dreams of performing in the West End. His love of dancing is getting him through the Luton heatwave, but his selective mutism is putting his spot in the end-of-summer dance show on the line. When chatty Richa moves in next door, Leo finds it easy to bond with her. She talks enough for the both of them ... at least to begin with. But when he learns her secret it's clear that Richa needs Leo's support as much as he needs hers. With Richa's help, will Leo be able to follow his dreams? Or will Leo's inability to talk cost him their friendship? A heart-warming story of courage and determination in the face of adversity, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson, Stewart Foster and Elle McNicoll.
Reviews
I like the story of this book
Marshal Pongo Mouse 11.09.2024
I liked how lion corrected his mistake
Mayor Merlin Borchester-Smythe 26.08.2024
the book is nice
Professor Heroica Satellite 06.08.2024
I love the book because it shows how it might feel to have Selected Mutizum.
Senorita Beryl Mittens 05.08.2024
It’s one of my favourite books. It has a happy ending!
Director July Dangerous 05.08.2024
Call me Lion is a book about a boy named Leo who has SM (Selective Mutism). People who have SM can physically talk, and do talk at home with their close family, they just can’t talk to strangers or people they don’t know very well at school. Leo starts at just jive, a summer dance program. He loves to dance and is very good at it. At the same time Richa, who talks A LOT, moves in next door. Leo is sure that she’ll eventually abandon him like all of his other friends did. But when he finds out her deepest secret, he realises that Richa might need him just as much as he needs her! Richa also joins the dance program Just Jive, and loves going there everyday with Leo, but Leo’s Selective Mutism is putting his spot in the end -of-summer dance show on the line. Will Leo dance with Richa? Read the book to find out! This is the first book I’ve ever read by Camilla Chester, and I really enjoyed it. I already knew what Selective Mutism was but this helped me learn more about it. I think it’s a great book to read if you’ve never heart of Selective Mutism, but also if you know a lot about it already! Furthermore, I think it is a truly inspiring book to read, especially for children who have Selective Mutism or know someone that does. If anybody is wondering, the book has 169 pages, and I would recommend it to anyone that’s 7+! Happy Reading!!! ~
Dame Pinky Pumpernickel 31.07.2024
I like it
Viscount Pongo Manatee 28.07.2024
I really liked it
Nurse Nectarine Sparrow 13.07.2024
it was great I really liked it It kind of seemed like I was reading David Walliams I LOVED EVERYTHING
Doctor Heroica Moonlight 09.07.2024
Beautiful book!
Sergeant Bruno Sunshine 01.07.2024
Very cool book.
Coach Birthday-cake Vegas 26.06.2024
It was brilliant!
Commander Cornetto Manatee 15.06.2024
This story is about a boy who has selective mutism and make a friend called Richa.
Empress Jewel Scratchings 29.05.2024
I like this book because Leo is different from others.
Anonymous 18.09.2023
Beautiful.
Baroness Rose Frankenstein 19.08.2023
I loved this book so much I made my mum read it! This is a great book about a boy named Leo who has selective mutism. One day a new family moves next door, Leo soon tries to make friends with one of the kids but worries she will reject him. They soon start going to dance class together. This book is a must read for any ages! 5/5 stars
Nurse Phoenix Astronomical 03.08.2023
I loved Richa, she loved and wanted to be friends with Leo, despite him not being able to talk to people.
Nurse Aphrodite Frozen-Peas 25.07.2023
I liked the book because its about frendship
General Agnetha Borneo 15.07.2023