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An Elephant in the Garden

by Michael Morpurgo   |  Ages 10+
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War-time family bonds, elephant symbolizes hope.

If you're moved by tales of resilience during the toughest of times, "An Elephant in the Garden" is for you. Inspired by a true story, this novel by Michael Morpurgo, acclaimed author of "War Horse," weaves a touching narrative set against the stark backdrop of World War II. It's a story that promises not just historical insights but also the warmth of human (and animal) connections in the direst circumstances.

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An Elephant in the Garden

by Michael Morpurgo   |  Ages 10+
Regular price RM51.68 MYR
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ISBN: 9780007909643
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.19
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Lizzie and Karl’s mother is a zoo keeper; the family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene, who will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don’t run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead. When the city is bombed, the family flees with thousands of others, but how can they walk the same route when they have an elephant in tow, and keep themselves safe? Along the way, they meet Peter, a Canadian navigator who risks his own capture to save the family. As Michael Morpurgo writes in an author’s note, An Elephant in the Garden is inspired by historical truths, and by his admiration for elephants, “the noblest and wisest and most sensitive of all creatures.” Here is a story that brings together an unlikely group of survivors whose faith in kindness and love proves the best weapon of all.
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