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Sara PennypackerChildren's Books · Adventure·b. 1951
The Lions' Run
In a small French village under Nazi occupation, an orphan named Lucas is tired of his reputation as a coward. His attempt to prove his bravery by saving a litter of kittens leads him to Alice, a girl hiding her horse from the soldiers. Lucas soon discovers that many in his village have secrets of their own, and he must decide if he has the courage to join them in a dangerous rescue.