Buyisiwe feels like a stranger in the place where he grew up.

He simply cannot shrug off the feeling of dread following him through the streets of London. And then he receives the terrible news. His mother can't take care of him anymore; he has to go and live with his estranged father, Themba, in Africa.

Africa is not what Buyisiwe expected it to be. It is a place of great beauty and splendour, magnificent animals and terrible danger. And now a scarred, man-eating lion prowls the game reserve, waiting for his next victim.

The hunt is on. Who will survive? And will Buyisiwe finally find a place where he really belongs?

The Scarred Lions is a moving story about alienation and the magic of friendship.

The fast-moving, character-focused narrative delves right to the heart of a tougher side of life.

Packed with drama and adventure from one page to the next, readers will be truly compelled by this gripping and satisfying story.

Scarred Lions is a title in the highly contemporary Cutting Edge fiction series for young adults.

The series features fast-paced quick reads. Each book focuses on difficult topics and situations that many teenagers will have experienced first-hand or through friends.

Cutting Edge is ideal for readers aged 14+ with a reading age of 12+.