The Dread Lions of Rufiji (Sons of the Serengeti)

Two lions. Four teenagers. One life-or-death choice. The Dread Lions of Rufiji is the heart-stopping first book in the Sons of the Serengeti YA adventure series—a gripping, action-packed survival story set in the raw and unforgiving African wilderness, perfect for fans of Hatchet, The Maze Runner, A Long Walk to Water, and Jaws. When 'man-eating' lions target the villages of the Rufiji River basin, four teenage boys end up being the guards at the gate. Seventeen-year-olds Jack and Vincent have faced danger all their life. But nothing has felt quite like this. The lions are young, aggressive, and getting bolder with every attack. And this time, Jack's thirteen-year-old brother Hugo has tagged along, determined to keep up no matter the cost. Newcomer Georgi, burns to prove he can handle whatever’s thrown at him. What none of them expect is just how hard the bush will fight back. One disaster compounds the next until the boys find themselves cut off, with no comms and no back-up. As the attacks on the villages grow more frequent and more vicious, survival may only come at a heavy price... Every character has something to overcome. Every choice has consequences. - Jack has to learn that charging in headfirst can get people killed - Vincent has to make the right calls when everything is going wrong - Georgi has to earn his place—or die trying - Hugo has to find out if he's really as ready as he believed The lions don't care about any of that. They're starving. They're smart. And they're not stopping. From the sweeping grasslands of the Serengeti to the dense, treacherous riverbanks of the Rufiji, this YA adventure novel delivers relentless tension, authentic African wildlife detail, and deeply human characters you'll root for from the first page to the last. Whether you're 12 or 112, The Dread Lions of Rufiji will have your heart hammering, your palms sweating, and your eyes racing ahead to find out—do they make it out in one piece? The answer is not what you might expect... WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SONS OF THE SERENGETI SERIES “Nail biting excitement from start to finish.” “I bought this for my son and he can't put it down!” “Everything feels authentic and natural.” “Amazing story, very exciting and a bit terrifying.” Perfect for readers who love: - YA survival adventure books - African wildlife and nature thrillers - Coming-of-age stories with real stakes - Action-adventure books for teens and young adults - Series books with compelling, returning characters - Stories about brotherhood, courage, and grit Part of the Sons of the Serengeti series — where the wilderness is the ultimate test of who you really are. Contains descriptions of wildlife-human conflict & injury detail.
ASIN: 1739583108
VSKU: RDV.1739583108.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Challis, Charles
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.