Lionboy

Lionboy is the title of a children's fantasy book series written by Zizou Corder, a pseudonym for Louisa Young and her daughter Isabel Adomakoh Young. The series consists of three books: Lionboy, Lionboy: The Chase, and Lionboy: The Truth.

The books follow the adventures of Charlie Ashanti, a boy who can speak Cat, a language understood by all felines. Charlie embarks on a quest to find his scientist parents, who have been kidnapped. His ability to communicate with cats proves crucial as he enlists the help of a traveling circus, particularly a pride of six lions, to traverse Europe and rescue his parents from the clutches of the villainous Corporacy.

The series is known for its themes of environmentalism, animal rights, and the importance of family. It has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into a stage play. The stories are characterized by their fast-paced plots, memorable characters, and underlying messages about corporate greed and the value of nature.