Mufasa: The Lion King Novelization

Return to the Pride Lands with this official novelization of;Disney’s In this official novelization of Disney''s After a terrifying flood separates young lion Mufasa from his parents, his life is saved by a fellow cub named Taka. Though Taka’s father--the king of Taka’s pride--is wary of this outsider, he allows Mufasa to stay, and Mufasa and Taka become as close as brothers. But years later, when the lions are nearly grown, another group of dangerous lions threatens the pride’s very existence, and Mufasa and Taka must go on the run together. Determined to ensure that Taka can one day rule as the lion king he was meant to be, Mufasa suggests they search for Milele, a rumored paradise for creatures of all kinds. As their journey to find Milele takes them from mazelike canyons to snow-covered mountaintops and beyond, they encounter new allies and dangers alike. But they also find their loyalty to each other tested. Even if they can outrun their enemies, which of them is truly meant to reign as the lion king--and at what price?

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The official novelization of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King.

Told in flashbacks, “Mufasa: The Lion King” reveals the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands as Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa share the story of Mufasa with a young lion cub.

Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to “The Lion King” releases in theaters on December 20, 2024.