Leonie of the Jungle

"Leonie of the Jungle" by Joan Conquest is a story that follows a young girl named Leonie, who's dealing with the loss of her pet kitten, with her grief coming out in strange ways, like sleepwalking and dreaming about tigers and a black woman. Leonie's Indian background seems to play a part in these vivid dreams. The adults around her, like Sir Jonathan Cuxson, a doctor, and her aunt, Lady Hetth, try to help her, but they also struggle to understand her unique way of coping causing some anxiety. The story hints that Leonie's problems might go deeper than just sadness, suggesting bigger themes of growing up, dealing with tough experiences, and the difference between a kid's imagination and how adults see the world.