Dandy Lion, A Legend of Love and Loss - Softcover

Shields, Kathleen J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1941345212 ISBN 13: 9781941345214

Publisher: Erin Go Bragh Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Dandy Lion - A Legend of Love & Loss is a Christian-based story that follows a young lion named Dandy throughout the course of his life.Wanting nothing more than to be accepted and loved by his pride, Dandy instead is the recipient of laughter and ridicule when his long sought after mane grows in and is anything but normal. White thick fur, frayed at the ends his head looks more like a white fluffy dandelion flower than a lions mane.However, this does not deter Dandy from helping those in need or touching the lives of others, solving problems and helping the sick. After he saves three lion cubs from a stampede his father tells him how proud he is of him which starts a life long journey towards doing good. Yet, throughout his life, his best friend Doti begins to notice how after each life he touches a wisp of his frayed hair is whisked away by the wind. By the end of his life he is completely bald but he is able to look down at the valley of those he left behind, those lives he helped save, and what he sees is a field of vibrant yellow dandelion flowers blooming as brilliantly as the sun. Each chapter ending with scripture, this story will fill your soul with hope and ambition and help others accept the end of life.

About this title

About the Author

Kathleen J. Shields is an award-winning author having won First Place Best Educational Children’s Series from the Texas Association of Authors for “The Hamilton Troll Adventures”. The Hamilton Troll series is educational and inspirational, teaching young children social skills, animal characteristics and how to handle real-life situations. While awaiting illustrations, Shields’ writes chapter books for her slightly older readers. While still infusing education into each story, Kathleen endeavors to entertain young readers, igniting a desire to read that will span a lifetime. Shields’ also runs a website and graphic design company called Kathleen’s Graphics. She designs colorful, eye-catching websites, logos and advertisements for businesses and authors. She enjoys being challenged to learn new things. Additionally, Kathleen writes an inspirational and educational blog regarding her endeavors as an author as well as a business woman and Christian. Her views are always light-hearted and thought-provoking and are intended to get the reader thinking. For more information about the author, and her books, please visit: www.KathleensBooks.com or follow her blog at: www.KathleenJShields.com

Review

My great niece, an advanced reader in third grade, picked up Dandy Lion on her own and read it cover to cover. From a great aunt's point of view, I am happy to see sweet characters in books as opposed to the smart-mouthed characters so prevalent in today's television, movies, and many books. Linda

Dandy Lion is a powerful story for both adults and children! I think it's beautiful and insightful and faith-filled! I was very touched by the amazing story and all the scripture you included to help clarify the story and meanings of words. Kathleen, you have surely been gifted by God in so many ways, but I think the greatest gift He has given you is the ability to write meaningful stories, especially for children! God bless you in all your future writings. Sylvia

I love the story. It's a great metaphor for the Christian life. It reminds me of themes that C.S. Lewis wrote about. Scripture is spot on. Pastor Wade

Edition details

• Publisher: Erin Go Bragh Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1941345212
• ISBN 13: 9781941345214
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 52