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Ryan The Lion: In Memory of Ryan Hamrick

Ryan The Lion: In Memory of Ryan Hamrick

Jan 1, 2025- Dec 31, 2025

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Ryan is an 11 year old boy who turns into a lion. This heartwarming story shows how Ryan and his parents dealt with the changes taking place in Ryan's life. Ryan is just trying to live a normal life by participating in activities that any 11 year old boy would.

 

Author Bill Simons writes this lighthearted story about a boy who had an unforgiving illness. This book was written while Simon's close friends experienced the loss of their son, Ryan, and wanted to make a difference in their lives and the lives of other families that are struggling through similar situations. 
I attempted to write a story as lighthearted as possible that dealt with a child who had an unforgiving illness.
 

A portion of proceeds of this book support Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. 

"Ryan the Lion" book cover by William Simons, in memory of Ryan Hamrick. A boy lion with a red hat, blue shirt and pants does a cartwheel on the grass.
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