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The Magician's Elephant

Name: The Magician's Elephant
ISBN: 9780763652982

By Kate DiCamillo and Yoko Tanaka

A fortune-teller’s impossible claim sends Peter racing towards an elephant—and a secret that could change everything.

enchanting haunting hopeful thought-provoking

Genres

Fantasy Friendship/Family Fairy Tales

What is The Magician's Elephant about?

Peter Augustus Duchene lives in Baltese with a soldier who insists his baby sister died. Then a fortune-teller tells him she is alive and that an elephant will lead him to her. When a magician accidentally brings an elephant crashing into the city, Peter dares to believe the impossible. Joined by a lonely girl, a grieving soldier and others, he sets out to change their fates. Along the way, hope, kindness and courage transform a city that has forgotten how to dream.

About the author

Kate DiCamillo is a much-loved author from America who writes wonderful stories for children. She is famous for books like 'The Tale of Despereaux' and 'Because of Winn-Dixie'. Kate’s stories are full of adventure, friendship, and hope, making them favourites for readers who enjoy magical and heart-warming tales.

Pages

201 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2009

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