Lions in the Barn

by Virginia Frances Voight

When Chaka, a lion cub, escapes from his cage, Josh must think of a way to get him back.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens

65 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1983

About the author

Ms. Voight was a native New Englander and lived in Hamden, Connecticut. She wrote many books for boys and girls, both fiction and non-fiction. Several of her books are set in the New England locale she loved so much.

Reviews

[Alyssa Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this to be able to discuss with my 7-year-old after he would recount the storyline to me each day with eyes sparkling. I can definitely see why he was drawn to the plot and especially to Clay, the main character. A sweet little read to give boys a sense of adventure, challenge, responsibility, and purpose.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quick read. We got through it in just two nights, mostly because after every chapter, the kids would plead for one more. As we got closer to the end, it got even harder to stop. We all enjoyed sharing Clay’s sense of anticipation and excitement at the thought of big circus cats coming to stay in his barn.

A and J gave this 5 stars, but Catherine gave 4, because she wished there would have been illustrations. I loved the gentle lessons on patience, hard work, determination, courage, and honesty.

[Anna Murdock · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just read this to Lydia, it was a nice little chapter book.

[Matthew Parks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful book. Good moral and interesting for young readers.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

We listened to this in the car. Great story about honesty and responsibility. My kids loved it and we actually pulled over so we could finish the story before pulling up to our destination.

[Jo Lizzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to read with my 6 year old as we just studied Cats! She enjoyed it.

[Rachel Dorminy · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable short story.

[Ferren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun quick read, my 10 year old loved it.