The Magician's Elephant
The Magician's Elephant
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The Magician's Elephant

Written by Kate DiCamillo & illustrated by Yoko Tanaka
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Jan 17, 2023
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A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America’s beloved storyteller 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. With dreamlike illustrations and a cover by Yoko Tanaka.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781536230314
    Publication Date
    January 17, 2023
    Publisher
    Candlewick Press (MA)
    Page Count
    224
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years

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