Description
By: Kate DiCamillo, Yoko Tanaka (Illustrator)
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 new cover by Yoko Tanaka."
ISBN: 9780763680886
ISBN-10: 0763680885
Published: 1st March 2016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 224
Audience: Children
For Ages: 8 - 12 years old
For Grades: 3 - 7
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 1.5 x 19.4 x 13
Weight (kg): 0.18