Leo’s thoughts and experiences revealed in the story provide the reader with a unique window into the life of another. This is a beautiful story of perseverance, loyalty and what it means to be a true friend.Ĭall me Lion is a stand-out middle grade fiction novel with themes that will truly stretch the younger reader, the perfect title to springboard conversation and discussion. Leo and Richa come together in a beautiful medley of dance and friendship – helping each other to realise their dreams and to overcome their fears. We soon learn that Richa, although seemingly confident on the outside, is grappling with a secret. One day, vibrant, confident Richa moves in next door to Leo’s Luton home and his world begins to change as he learns to traverse the lines of friendship. Call me Lion is the story of 10-year-old Leo (lovingly known to his family as ‘Lion’ because of his wild, orange-coloured hair), a young boy with selective mutism (SM) who dreams of being a dancer.
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