AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN By: Michael MorpurgoLizzie's mother is a zookeeper in the town of Dresden. The war is raging and the town throughout Germany are being bombed. Lizzie's mother has raised an Elephant at the zoo and was told all the animals would have to be shot if the town was bombed. She gets permission to take the Elephant home to her garden. When the war rages in Dresden with Elephant in tow they head out to find somewhere safe to live. Throughout their travels the Elephant helps to pave their way. A very touching story that will never leave you. Inspired by a true story. $16.99 Feiwel and Friends Ages 10 to 13
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