Cecil's Pride

The True Story of A Lion King

Craig Hatkoff

 

Synopsis

Known as the King of Beasts, the lion has always been a symbol of strength and courage. But there was one real lion that earned the title of Lion King. He was known simply by name: Cecil. News of his tragic death spread across the globe like wildfire, raising questions to an unprecedented level about our relationship to our animals and our planet.

Review

While sometimes heavy-handed, the book may spark discussion about conservation and hunting. - The Horn Book

Author

Craig Hatkoff is an author and cofounder of the Tribeca Film Festival, along with his wife Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro.