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Milon and the Lion - by Jakob Streit (Paperback)

Milon and the Lion - by  Jakob Streit (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A classic story of the friendship between a young slave and a lion; ideal for use in Steiner-Waldorf Class 6 (age 11-12).<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Young slave Milon starts his journey at home in Athens. When he sets sail on a ship bound for Italy his adventures really begin. He narrowly escapes with his life in Pompei as the great volcano Vesuvius erupts and destroys the town; he experiences the colorful life of the metropolis of Alexandria in Egypt, and he faces a battle for life and death in the Colosseum in Rome.</p> <p>When he meets a small community of Christians in Rome, he finally gains his freedom and finds a purpose in life. At the center of the story is Milon's relationship with a wounded lion who he bravely helps. Will the lion remember him and return the favor when Milon faces death at the hands of the mighty Roman emperors?</p> <p>This classic story presents the world of the early Christians in an engaging way for children. It is ideal for use in Steiner-Waldorf Class 6 (age 11-12).</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jakob Streit (1910-2009) was born in Switzerland. He studied natural history and history of art and worked as a teacher both in child and adult education. He wrote more than forty books which were published in more than twenty languages.

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