“A great perspective on a historical event few Americans know anything about.” - Booklist"The Lion of Rora Verdict: Recommended for large graphic novel collections serving teens and adults with room to spare on niche historical fiction. A potentially useful springboard for instructors in an academic setting." -Library JournalWell-researched and realized” - Publishers WeeklyIn the tradition of Braveheart and 300 comes Lion of Rora, the true story of Joshua Janavel, farmer-turned-freedom fighter, who will stop at nothing in his quest to save his people from tyranny and religious persecution. This painstakingly researched graphic novel, written by Christos Gage and Ruth Fletcher Gage and featuring evocative art by Jackie Lewis, chronicles the epic war over faith, freedom, and family.