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The Magician's Elephant
Following on the heels of beloved stories such as The Tale of Despereaux, a Newbery Medal winner; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, is this magical novel by the acclaimed author Kate DiCamillo.
The Magician’s Elephant is a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected—and making the impossible come true. When a magician’s rather extraordinary feat turns a town on its head, it gives an orphaned boy named Peter new hope that his long-lost sister, Adele, can be found. And in his search for Adele, Peter proves to the magician, a childless couple and countless others that miracles can happen. (Ages 6-12)
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Candlewick Press ( September 01, 2009 )
Item #: 82-9566
ISBN: 9780763644109
Product Dimensions: 5.25 x 7.75 x 0.0 inches
Product Weight: 11.0 ounces
Magician's Elephant
January 19, 2010
This was a birthday gift for my 10 year old and she loves elephants whether it be a book, stuffed animal etc.
She really liked the book and found it to be entertaining - great read.
Reviewer: Laurie
A cool,marvelous,fonamanal book!
January 12, 2010
It was not as good as THE TALE OF DESPEROX but it was deffinily better than THE MERACULUS TALE OF EDWARD TULANE.
Reviewer: Heaven
A Wonderful Childrens Book
December 08, 2009
This book will be a Christmas gift for my almost nine year old grandaughter and I'm sure she will love it. I am on the Board of Trustees for the local library and have suggested that the library purchase this book for our childrens section.
Reviewer: Patricia
Camillo continues her magic!
November 28, 2009
The unexpected permeates this story about a boy thrust into a life of sorrow and loss. Hope remains the key as he believes he can find a sister presumed dead through the pursuit of an elephant conjured by a magician who is as surprised as the rest of the town by his amazing feat.
Kate Camillo is a great storyteller, whose fresh ideas and constant story lines of hope and redemption are always a joy to read. This book will not disappoint Camillo fans.
Reviewer: Cindy R
November 09, 2009
I bought this for my nine-year old daughter. She loved the sweet story. Magic, love, family, and happy endings - made this a great addition to her mini-library.
Reviewer: Denise
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