The Magician's Elephant
Author Kate Di Camillo
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Story
Peter gives his only coin to a fortune teller who grants him one question. She tells him that his sister is alive and to find her he must follow the elephant but he can’t see how it is possible. There are no elephants in his city. That night in the theatre a magician’s trick goes horribly wrong and instead of a bunch of flowers an elephant comes crashing through the ceiling and suddenly the impossible becomes possible and his extraordinary story begins.
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Why we chose it
A timeless story, full of magic, about hope, belonging and compassion. Its magical world captivates readers of all ages.
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What a young reviewer said
This book is a great emotional story which will make anyone who reads fell like they are present to what is happening. (Inga, age 11)
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First published
2009, Walker Books