The Lion King: Six New Adventures
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The Lion King: Six New Adventures is a boxed set of six books that were released as a follow-on from the successful Disney animated film The Lion King in 1994. They go into detail about parts of the plot not covered in the films, such as Rafiki's past and how Scar received his scar. The books are relatively difficult to obtain, but are in demand among fans of The Lion King for the extra plot they provide. Whether they are canon is debated.
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[edit] Story authors and illustrators
| Book | Author | Illustrators |
|---|---|---|
| A Tale of Two Brothers | Alex Simmons | Denise Shimabukuro Raymond Zibach |
| Nala's Dare | Joanne Barkan | Laureen Burger Brooks Rachelle Campbell Denise Shimabukuro |
| Vulture Shock | Judy Katschke | Laureen Burger Brooks Rachelle Campbell Denise Shimabukuro |
| Snake in the Grass | Leslie McGuire | Laureen Burger Brooks Rachelle Campbell Denise Shimabukuro |
| Follow the Leader | Page McBrier | Laureen Burger David Pacheco Denise Shimabukuro Raymond Zibach |
| How True, Zazu? | Leslie McGuire | Laureen Burger Brooks Rachelle Campbell David Pachecco Denise Shimabukuro |
[edit] Books in the set
[edit] A Tale of Two Brothers
Summary: Scar, called Taka before receiving his scar, tricks Mufasa into looking like he started trouble with a water buffalo named Boma. Scar's plan backfires when Mufasa escapes to safety and Scar himself is attacked by Boma's herd. Scar is slashed across the face by the a water buffalo's horns, and gains his scar. He asks to be called Scar from now on, instead of Taka.
[edit] Nala's Dare
Summary: A strange adult lion is seen in the Pride Lands. The pride is suspicious, but Nala wants to find this lion. She does, and the lion saves her from a hyena. Nala finds out that the lion's name is Ni. She also finds out that he had to leave his pride, as young male lions are driven from their prides when they can fend for themselves. Nala's mother Sarafina introduces Ni to the rest of the pride, and then Ni leaves.
[edit] Vulture Shock
Summary: Kopa, the son of Simba, wants to find his family tree. He asks his father to take him to it, but Simba is busy. Kopa sets out by himself to find it. He finds a lizard and chases it for a long time. The chase leads him to a dry, barren land. Lost and alone, he curls up and goes to sleep. In the morning he is found by two hungry vultures. They take Kopa ransom for some other, tastier animals. Kopa is kept prisoner up in a tree. A group of rapping vultures called the Buzzard Boyz befriend Kopa. The Buzzard Boyz bring Simba and Nala to where Kopa is, and Kopa is rescued.
[edit] A Snake in the Grass
Summary: Timon is nearly eaten by a huge python named Joka. Joka plots to split Timon, Pumbaa and Simba's friendship by spreading false messages. His plan works and Timon is left on his own. Simba eventually comes to his senses and realises what Joka is trying to do. Simba and Pumbaa come back to find Joka constricting Timon to death. Simba grabs Joka and throws him into a ravine.
[edit] Follow the Leader
Summary: Rafiki's homeland, Grass Walls, is in trouble, but Simba doesn't want to help. Rafiki sets out on his own, but Simba soon realizes his duty and sets out after Rafiki. After saving Rafiki from a rhinoceros, Simba and Rafiki reach Grass Walls, a lush and beautiful land. But a drought has hit. Simba and Rafiki go to the Great Pond where the baboons are and meet Rafiki's lazy cousin Jelani, who is the leader of the troop. Jelani refuses to take the troop to a new home. Rafiki takes over and leads the baboons to a new dwelling place, but the journey is not without peril.
[edit] How True, Zazu?
Summary: Zazu, true to his duty, reports everything that happens in the Pride Lands to King Mufasa. Some young animals, fed up of Zazu poking his beak into everyone's business, make up stories so that Zazu will report false information. Mufasa grows angry with Zazu for leading him on wild goose chases. However, a swarm of army ants threatens the Pride Lands, and Mufasa reluctantly believes Zazu. But Mufasa grows complacent and is attacked by the ants. Zazu guides Mufasa to a river and Mufasa jumps in, washing away the biting ants. The Pride Landers form a plan and the ants are defeated. Mufasa never doubts Zazu's word again.
[edit] Self-contradictions and canon conflictions
- Simba has a son named Kopa in the books, but Kopa is non-existent in 1998 sequel The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, and no mention is made of him.
- In A Tale of Two Brothers, Ahadi is described in the text as having a long black mane and bright green eyes. Yet in the illustrations he has a brown mane and brown eyes, and resembles Mufasa.
- In some storybooks adapted from the film The Lion King, it is stated that Rafiki had presented a new-born Mufasa to the animals of the Pride Lands before. However, in A Tale of Two Brothers, when Rafiki first arrives in the Pride Lands, both Mufasa and Scar have already been born.
- In How True, Zazu? it is mentioned that Zazu became steward to the king after his mother, Zuzu, retired. However, another book Friends in Need contradicts this. In the book, a teenage Mufasa saves Zazu from Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, and Zazu wants to help Mufasa in return. Mufasa thinks Zazu is a nuisance at first, but after Zazu helps him rescue a teenage Sarabi, he decides to make the bird his trusted advisor.
[edit] Swahili name meanings
- Simba - 'lion'
- Ahadi (A Tale of Two Brothers) - 'promise, agreement'
- Boma - 'fortress'
- Kopa - 'heart'
- Pimbi - 'hyrax'
- Rafiki - 'friend'
- Shenzi - 'savage, rude'
- Taka (A Tale of Two Brothers) 'dirt' or 'trash'
- Zuzu - 'inexperienced'
- Chumvi (Nala's Dare) - 'salt'
- Jambo (Nala's Dare) - 'hello'
- Kula (Nala's Dare) - 'eat'
- Kwaheri (Nala's Dare) - 'good-bye'
- Ni (Nala's Dare) - 'I am'
- Chewa (Vulture Shock) - 'he who has a very large mouth'
- Choyo (Vulture Shock) - 'greed'
- Kiboko (Vulture Shock) - 'hippopotamus'
- Leo (Vulture Shock) - 'today'
- Mbili (Vulture Shock) - 'two'
- Mega (Vulture Shock) - 'worn down'
- Moja (Vulture Shock) - 'one'
- Ngawa (Vulture Shock) - 'civet cat'
- Sarabi - 'mirage'
- Tatu (Vulture Shock) - 'three'
- Wali (Vulture Shock) - 'cooked rice'
- Afua (A Snake in the Grass) - 'to save, pardon, cure'
- Beba (A Snake in the Grass) - 'to carry, transport'
- Joka (A Snake in the Grass) - 'big snake'
- Pumbaa - 'to be stunned, at a loss for words'
- Bahati (Follow the Leader) - 'luck'
- Dailia (Follow the Leader) - 'gentle'
- Haraka (Follow the Leader) - 'haste, hurry, bustle'
- Jelani (Follow the Leader) - 'mighty'
- Karibu (Follow the Leader) - 'welcome'
- Khalfani (Follow the Leader) - 'destined to rule'
- Mosi (Follow the Leader) - 'first born'
- Nassor (Follow the Leader) - 'victorious'
- Pembe (Follow the Leader) - 'ivory'
- Cheka (How True, Zazu?) - 'to joke'
- Lulu (Follow the Leader) - 'pearl, precious'
- Muwa (Follow the Leader) - 'sugar cane'
- Nzee (Follow the Leader) - 'old'
- Nzuri (Follow the Leader) - 'good, beautiful'
- Pudini (Follow the Leader) - 'caramel pudding'
- Sukari (Follow the Leader) - 'sugar'
- Mayai (Follow the Leader) - 'eggs'
- Pamba (Follow the Leader) - 'cotton'
[edit] See also
| The Lion King | |
|---|---|
| Films | The Lion King | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride | The Lion King 1½ |
| Characters | Ahadi | Kiara | Kopa | Kovu | Ma | Mohatu | Mufasa | Nala | Nuka | Rafiki | Sarabi | Sarafina | Scar | Shenzi, Banzai and Ed | Simba | Timon and Pumbaa | Tojo | Uncle Max | Uru | Vitani | Zazu | Zira |
| Songs | "Circle of Life" | "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" | "Be Prepared" | "Hakuna Matata" | "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" |
| Books | The Brightest Star | Friends In Need | Six New Adventures |
| Games | The Lion King | Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games |
| Other media | Original motion picture soundtrack | Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable | Rhythm of the Pride Lands | The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa | Broadway musical | Festival of the Lion King | Festival of the Lion King soundtrack |
| Misc | Kings of the Pride Lands | The Lion King family | In popular culture |
| See also | "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" | Kingdom Hearts II | Kimba the White Lion controversy |
