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An Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story


School year: Year 10, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 224

Published: 2013

Great for age 7-15 years

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In "An Elephant in the Garden," inspired by a true story, Michael Morpurgo tells the poignant tale of a mother and her children living in Dresden during World War II. As the city faces the devastation of bombing, they discover an orphaned elephant in the local zoo. The elephant becomes a symbol of hope and resilience for the family. They embark on a daring journey to protect the elephant while seeking safety. Through this heartwarming narrative, Morpurgo explores themes of love, courage, and the bond between humans and animals amid the chaos of war, illustrating the importance of compassion in dire circumstances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Square Fish .

Michael Morpurgo has brought together poems by writers as diverse as Spike Milligan and Stevie Smith, John Lennon and Jo Shapcott.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Texas Lone Star
This book was recognised by the Texas Lone Star.

Nevada Young Readers' Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.

Kentucky Blue Grass Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award.