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PublisherSquare Fish
ISBN-101250034140
ISBN-139781250034144
eBay Product ID (ePID)159951010
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Book TitleElephant in the Garden : Inspired by a True Story
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicGeneral, People & Places / Europe, Historical / Europe, Animals / Elephants, Historical / Military & Wars
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorMichael Morpurgo
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight6.2 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
TitleLeadingAn
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsMorpurgo crafts a thought-provoking and perilous encounter with an enemy combatant who joins their party and eventually forges a believable romance with Lizzie., This well-paced, heartwarming narrative by a master storyteller will appeal to readers on several levels..., Morpurgo's ( Kensuke's Kingdom ) suspenseful, ultimately tragic novel opens as 18-year-old Tommo Peaceful stays up all night 'to try to remember everything.' ... This is a moving depiction of a loving relationship between two brothers, their lives so linked that readers may wonder until the end whose fate lies in the balance. All in all, a powerful story about war's costs, and who pays the price., "Young Lizzie's story (differentiated from the framing tale by typeface change) is quick-paced and moving, and her teenage viewpoint is believable." - BCCB "Morpurgo crafts a thought-provoking and perilous encounter with an enemy combatant who joins their party and eventually forges a believable romance with Lizzie." - Publishers Weekly Online "Readers . . . can't help but be drawn into the tale of survival told in An Elephant in the Garden , which is loosely based on a real event from World War II." - BookPage "The calm, steady tone is engaging, appropriate, and will appeal to a wide range of readers." - VOYA "The occasional interruptions to the story build suspense and add a layer of resonance to Morpurgo's poignant and thoughtful exploration of the terrible impact of war on both sides of the fighting." - Booklist "This well-paced, heartwarming narrative by a master storyteller will appeal to readers on several levels." - School Library Journal Praise for Michael Morpurgo: * "Morpurgo's suspenseful, ultimately tragic novel opens as 18-year-old Tommo Peaceful stays up all night 'to try to remember everything.' . . . This is a moving depiction of a loving relationship between two brothers, their lives so linked that readers may wonder until the end whose fate lies in the balance. All in all, a powerful story about war's costs, and who pays the price." - Publishers Weekly , starred review of PRIVATE PEACEFUL "This searing World War I novel reveals the unspeakable slaughter of soldiers on all sides fighting against people who are just like them. . . . The viewpoint brings close the fury of the thundering guns, the confusion, and the kindness of enemies who come together in No Man's Land to save the wounded horse . . . and the terse details speak eloquently about peace." - Booklist on WAR HORSE, Readers . . . can't help but be drawn into the tale of survival told in An Elephant in the Garden , which is loosely based on a real event from World War II., "Young Lizzie's story (differentiated from the framing tale by typeface change) is quick-paced and moving, and her teenage viewpoint is believable..." -- BCCB "Morpurgo crafts a thought-provoking and perilous encounter with an enemy combatant who joins their party and eventually forges a believable romance with Lizzie." -- Publishers Weekly "Readers . . . can't help but be drawn into the tale of survival told in An Elephant in the Garden , which is loosely based on a real event from World War II." -- BookPage "The calm, steady tone is engaging, appropriate, and will appeal to a wide range of readers." -- VOYA "The occasional interruptions to the story build suspense and add a layer of resonance to Morpurgo's poignant and thoughtful exploration of the terrible impact of war on both sides of the fighting." -- Booklist "This well-paced, heartwarming narrative by a master storyteller will appeal to readers on several levels..." -- School Library Journal "Morpurgo's ( Kensuke's Kingdom ) suspenseful, ultimately tragic novel opens as 18-year-old Tommo Peaceful stays up all night 'to try to remember everything.' ... This is a moving depiction of a loving relationship between two brothers, their lives so linked that readers may wonder until the end whose fate lies in the balance. All in all, a powerful story about war's costs, and who pays the price." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review of Private Peaceful "This searing World War I novel reveals the unspeakable slaughter of soldiers on all sides fighting against people who are just like them...the viewpoint brings close the fury of the thundering guns, the confusion, and the kindness of enemies who come together in No Man's Land to save the wounded horse.... and the terse details speak eloquently about peace." -- Booklist for War Horse, The occasional interruptions to the story build suspense and add a layer of resonance to Morpurgo's poignant and thoughtful exploration of the terrible impact of war on both sides of the fighting., Young Lizzie's story (differentiated from the framing tale by typeface change) is quick-paced and moving, and her teenage viewpoint is believable..., This searing World War I novel reveals the unspeakable slaughter of soldiers on all sides fighting against people who are just like them...the viewpoint brings close the fury of the thundering guns, the confusion, and the kindness of enemies who come together in No Man's Land to save the wounded horse.... and the terse details speak eloquently about peace., Praise for An Elephant in the Garden : "Young Lizzie's story (differentiated from the framing tale by typeface change) is quick-paced and moving, and her teenage viewpoint is believable…" - BCCB "Morpurgo crafts a thought-provoking and perilous encounter with an enemy combatant who joins their party and eventually forges a believable romance with Lizzie." - Publishers Weekly "Readers . . . can't help but be drawn into the tale of survival told in An Elephant in the Garden , which is loosely based on a real event from World War II." - BookPage "The calm, steady tone is engaging, appropriate, and will appeal to a wide range of readers." - VOYA "The occasional interruptions to the story build suspense and add a layer of resonance to Morpurgo's poignant and thoughtful exploration of the terrible impact of war on both sides of the fighting." - Booklist "This well-paced, heartwarming narrative by a master storyteller will appeal to readers on several levels…" - School Library Journal Praise for Michael Morpurgo: "Morpurgo's ( Kensuke's Kingdom ) suspenseful, ultimately tragic novel opens as 18-year-old Tommo Peaceful stays up all night 'to try to remember everything.' ... This is a moving depiction of a loving relationship between two brothers, their lives so linked that readers may wonder until the end whose fate lies in the balance. All in all, a powerful story about war's costs, and who pays the price." - Publishers Weekly , starred review of Private Peaceful "This searing World War I novel reveals the unspeakable slaughter of soldiers on all sides fighting against people who are just like them...the viewpoint brings close the fury of the thundering guns, the confusion, and the kindness of enemies who come together in No Man's Land to save the wounded horse.... and the terse details speak eloquently about peace." - Booklist for War Horse
Grade FromFifth Grade
Grade ToNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal823.914
SynopsisLizzie and Karl's mother is a zoo keeper; the family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene, who will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don't run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead. When the city is bombed, the family flees with thousands of others, but how can they walk the same route when they have an elephant in tow, and keep themselves safe? Along the way, they meet Peter, a Canadian navigator who risks his own capture to save the family. As Michael Morpurgo writes in an author's note, An Elephant in the Garden is inspired by historical truths, and by his admiration for elephants, "the noblest and wisest and most sensitive of all creatures." Here is a story that brings together an unlikely group of survivors whose faith in kindness and love proves the best weapon of all.
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- 17. Apr. 2024
An interesting "inspired" story that made me investigate the true story.
This was an interesting story of a WWII event that I had not heard of before. It is "inspired" by a true story and there is a lot of change from the true story of the saving of the elephant and other zoo animals, but it made a good story and compelled me to look up the real story and read about this zoo and the attempts to save all the animals possible during war time air raids, occupation, food shortages, etc. The author started the story in present day in a nursing home as the story of an elderly woman's past comes out as she shares her past with a younger mother and her young son. It is another example of compassion, resilience and the length people will go to to fight for what they believe in even under the most challenging and disheartening circumstances. Love and compassion for the elderly that are alone is also a big part in the telling of the story. The elderly still have their stories to tell if we take the time to reach out and listen. A lot of stories should still be told and retold so that they will not be forgotten.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Jun. 2022
A good read
Well written and based on a true story, and I found it interesting to have it written from the perspective of Germans during the war, as opposed to having it from the usual perspective of "us" as the allies.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Jan. 2025
I can hardly put this book down so I kno...
I can hardly put this book down so I know my 5th grade group will love the story.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 22. Nov. 2024
Good book in good shape. Five stars, th...
Good book in good shape. Five stars, thanks.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
