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An elephant in the garden
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- Book Synopsis
- An epic story of determination and love, about one family's escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War'Captivating' TelegraphIt's 1945, and the bombing of Dresden is imminent. Before the bombs start to fall, Lizzie's zookeeper mother brings home the one animal she can't bear to lose: Marlene, the elephant.When Lizzie and her family join the thousands of other refugees fleeing the city, they end up with more than one unusual companion . . .
- About The Author
- Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780008638658
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Children's Books, (04 January 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 232
- Weight
- 220 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 22 mm
- Categories:
- Second World War Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Historical Fiction Children and Teenage: Military and War Fiction General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: History and the past Children and Teenage: Nature, animals, the natural world Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Social issues / topics