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ONCE THERE WERE LIONS (e-book) by Roger Hurn Endeavour Press Ltd.; 1 edition (May 28, 2012) Reviewed from copy received free through Amazon. It is 1939 and a gang of children who call themselves “The Lions” play happily in the back streets of London. They are totally unaware that their little world is about to be shattered beyond repair. War is declared and they, like thousands of others, are torn from their families and sent off to live with strangers in the countryside. This is their story. Review : A short story full of heart as well as change. War leaves no one unchanged even children. Perhaps especially children. Billy, Thomas, Rosie, Simon, and Eddie are a group of friends that call themselves the Lions. They even have a secret hideout. But when London is hit by the Blitz, the children are sent away for their own protection. When they meet up again to share their stories it quickly becomes clear that things have changed. I found the story fascinating as well as...

Today and Tuesday, I am highlighting the author Roger Hurn and a couple of his books which I quite enjoyed. Also I hope you enjoy the guest post that Roger has so graciously provided. About the author: Roger Hurn is the author of over 70 books for children, including  The Mystery Mob  series,  The Alien Detective Agency  and  The Spook Squad . He is well known for his author visits to schools and has enormous experience as an educator having taught at all levels from Nursery to Higher Education. His experience led to him being a consultant advisor to the UK Home Office and the Children’s Directorate.   Something Wicked This Way Comes Beware of Faery stories.   They say that if you kiss a frog you’ll meet a handsome prince.   But what if you meet someone who means you harm?   Someone who steals children.   Someone like the Pied Piper.   Everybody knows the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, but there is a le...