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By Nicola Davies

Adjectives

poignant hopeful evocative

Genres

Animals Nature

Synopsis

A lonely rhinoceros, trapped in a grey zoo, recalls his vibrant life in the wild and the loss of his mother to poachers. Believing he is the last of his kind, he endures a joyless existence until a rescue returns him to his natural habitat, where he discovers he is not alone. This poignant tale highlights the longing for home and offers hope for the future.

About the author

Nicola Davies is a British author who loves writing books about animals and nature. She used to work as a zoologist, which means she studied animals for her job! Nicola has written many popular books, such as 'The Promise' and 'Tiny: The Invisible World of Microbes', helping children discover the wonders of the natural world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2020

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