The Magician's Elephant
by Kate DiCamillo | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 9781406360653 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 9781406360653 Global Overview for this book
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When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes — hope and belonging, desire and compassion — with the lightness of a magician’s touch.
When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes — hope and belonging, desire and compassion — with the lightness of a magician’s touch.
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Lamelemon, you are so sneaky! You won't let me bring you a book but you brought one for me. This trade imbalance is bad, very bad, to quote a certain president. : D
But thank you so much! I love Kate DiCamillo's books, and interestingly I brought a copy of Edward Tulane for release. How nice to go home with another of her books. XOXOXO.
But thank you so much! I love Kate DiCamillo's books, and interestingly I brought a copy of Edward Tulane for release. How nice to go home with another of her books. XOXOXO.