Donna Eastman

The Silent Lion Donna Eastman

Patrick is a huge young lion who lives in an animal sanctuary in Africa. As Patrick grows to adulthood, he finds that he cannot roar. He is reluctant to have an operation to have his roar fixed, but he is encouraged by his animal friends to have it, telling him stories of their operations. He finally consents and still cannot roar. Certain the operation is a failure, he resigns himself to being a silent lion. When an emergency threatens the entire pride, Patrick is able to roar, saving the pride and the compound.