Unhappy at boarding school, a young boy called Bertie runs away and is rescued by an old lady who tells him the tale of another boy called Bertie who saved an orphaned white lion cub in Africa.
The tale of Bertie and the lion cub is set long before and ultimately is a story of hope. It is a magical tale about friendship which can move the reader to tears of both laughter and sorrow. A must read for all.
