Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save Mosul's Zoo

is the powerful true story of the evacuation of the Mosul Zoo, featuring Abu Laith the zookeeper, Simba the lion cub, Lula the bear, and countless others, faithfully depicted by acclaimed, award-winning journalist Louise Callaghan in her trade publishing debut. Combining a true-to-life narrative of humanity in the wake of war with the heartstring-tugging account of rescued animals, will appeal to audiences of bestsellers like and The B as well as fans of true animal stories such as , , and . “An unexpectedly funny and moving book. ... Through the story of a man who loves both lions and life, Louise Callaghan shows how humour and defiance can counter cruelty, and why both humans and animals crave freedom.” — Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News and author of