The Place of Lions

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Summary: DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!
Review: "The place of Lions" was so boring. I did not like this book for many reasons. One reason is because it didn't make any sense. At first the characters said the place was deserted and then they were going on the safari and said their were people swarming all around the place. Another reason is I can't picture this happening in my head and I like to be able to picture something happening in my head. In this book it took the author up until the fifth chapter to go on the safari. The just went so slow. When I went to pick this book out in the library I found it and read the back of it and I thought, "this book sounds good" but, don't just read the backof it because the book itself might not be good.

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Summary: I did enjoy this book
Review: The book The Place of Lions was exelent. I enjoyed this book most of all because of the adventure. I think kids from twelve down would enjoy this magnificent book. I think mostly boys would like this and maybe girls if they like adventure books.

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Summary: A must-read African survival story of faith and courage.
Review: The Place of Lions is a book that personally motivated and inspired me in the beginning of my writing career. It is filled with messages that you must truly contemplate to understand, and spiritual as well as inspirational morals. It has been called 'compelling,' 'thought provoking', and so on, but I can say no more than what I already have---The Place Of Lions is a book of sheer mystical magic, set beneath the hot red eye of Africa. The plot of the book begins when Chris's father decides to mount a vacation in Tanzania for a few years. A horrendous plane crash occurs, landing Chris and his father, as well as the critically wounded pilot, in the unforgiving savannah---right in the middle of the territory of a pride of lions. Chris soon learns that he must travel to the village nearby armed with only a canteen half filled with water to get help. He knows that the journey can not be made alone...but with the help of a lion's strength and courage, he just might make it...~~~~~

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Summary: Better For Young Kids
Review: This book is about a 13 year-old boy, Chris, who's mother died when he was 8. He generally likes to be a loner, and when his father decides they are going to move to Africa, he likes the idea. All goes well until their second plane ride into Tanzania. The plane crashes and Chris' father and the pilot are severely injured. The rest of the book talks about their quest for survival. The Place of the Lions had the potential to be a decent book. It has a great beginning, but once you get to about page 40, it starts going down hill. The book is extremely repetitive about lions attacking and "Chris' big desiscion". If the author would've just gotten to the point instead of dwelling on unimportant issues it would've been a lot better. I feel the book is generally geared towards young boys aged 10-12. This book really reminded me of Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. If you enjoyed that book, I'm sure you will also like this one.

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Summary: The Place of Lions
Review: This is the WORST book I have ever read. I am usually a fan of adventure novels, but not this one. The first 50 pages were decent, but the rest was boring and poorly written. Also, the author's use of profanity was horrible. This is not a book to be read!

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Summary: NC, PK, and KB Book Review on The Place of Lions
Review: Thrilling, adventurous, heart-stopping and page turning are four words that best describe Eric Campbell's exciting novel, The Place of Lions. The ALA has announced The Place of Lions to be the best book for young adults. The main character is Chris, a young teenage boy who is extremely mature for his age and is always ready to take on a new challenge. Chris' hometown in the beginning of the book is London, England but his father receives a package that informs him that his new job will be located in Tanzania, Africa. Chris then finds himself on a plane, headed for Tanzania. Chris is amazed to find the beauty of Africa breath-taking and starts his curiosity about the mysteries of Africa.
Chris and his father travel to the New Safari Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. There, Chris meets a hard-core naturalist by the name of Mike Taylor. Chris is amazed by Mike's determination to save and protect the wildlife in Africa, and is hoping to see him again. To get to their full destination, Chris and his father must take another plane trip across the Serengeti. During the plane trip, the plane crashes into a flock of vultures. In an instant, the plane is down leaving Chris as the only one not injured by the crash. Using his wit and strength, Chris must make his way across the perilous Serengeti, while being watched by a proud, prowling pride of vicious lions.
Throughout this book Eric Campbell used many different types of writing styles. The one style that he especially used was that of sensory images. Eric Campbell used sensory images countless times to describe important events in the book. He also used a wide stretch of vocabulary and figurative language, (similes and metaphors). One thing that I thought Eric Campbell should have done was to explain what happened to the pilot and Chris' father while Chris set out to take on the Serengeti.
I thought that the reason the author wrote this book was because he wanted to convey that even when it seems that all hope is lost, if you keep on fighting you'll eventually pull through in the end. I would recommend this book to reader who enjoys survival stories, and is between the ages of 10-13 because, the subject matter is very sophisticated, intense, and because of the varied vocabulary. In conclusion, if you're looking for a book, with thrilling suspense, a great plot, and an exciting adventure, pick up The Place of Lions by Eric Campbell. It's just that kind of book!