Roll up, roll up for a sensational circus story from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith, with fun, energetic illustrations by Kate Hindley throughout.

Roll up, roll up for a sensational circus story from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith, with fun, energetic illustrations by Kate Hindley throughout.

Join Freddie Mole as he tumbles through the air, flies around the big tent and tames four growling lions!

Freddie is an ordinary boy who joins the circus one day. He can't believe his luck as he is asked to understudy some of the acts. But is he brave enough to go into the lions' cage?

A joyful, exciting tale of bravery and show business glamour by a much loved author.

"A charming and witty story about achieving what you wish for" - Guardian

"Fizzingly illustrated by Kate Hindley, Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer is a tale of bravery rewarded, positively a-thrum with human decency in the face of adversity" - Observer

"Beautifully written" - Children’s Books Ireland

"A fun read with positive messages about working hard, helping others and never giving up hope" - Children’s Book Council of Australia

"Full of hope and bravery" - Reading Zone