Nero, the Circus Lion

Nero’s mother warns him not to visit the spring by day: hunters may be waiting there. But after a hot afternoon of play, thirsty Nero follows Switchie toward the water—and trusts his friend’s lookout.

In the African jungle, young lion Nero lives in a cave with his family, where play, prowling and nighttime trips to drink are part of life. Curious and eager for fun, he means to obey his mother, but Switchie’s bold plan soon draws him beyond the safe shade of the bushes. At the spring, the monkeys have fled and all seems quiet—until dry leaves rustle behind them. What is waiting in the jungle?

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