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The Lion Who Stole My Arm
by Nicola Davies
Illustrator: Annabel Wright
Ages: 9+
Published: 2014
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-0-7636-6620-0
Keywords: Africa, Lions
Pedro loses one arm in a lion attack, but learns to compensate and coexist with animals around his village. Although the exact location is not specified, the story is based on a real East African conservation project. Black-and-white illustrations.