The Magician's Elephant, Hardcover
de: Kate DiCamillo
Publicat de: Candlewick Press (MA)
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In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected and making the extraordinary come true.
What if? Why not? Could it be?
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 elephantAn 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.
What if? Why not? Could it be?
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 elephantAn 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.
General | |
Anul | 2009 |
Autor | Kate DiCamillo |
Cod de bare | 9780763644109 |
Editura | Candlewick Press (MA) |
Dimensiuni | 197 x 141 x 19 |
ISBN | 0763644102 |
Limba | Engleza |
Pagini | 208 |
Format | Cartonata |
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Kate DiCamillo este o autoare premiată și renumită a cărților pentru copii și tineri. S-a născut la 12 ianuarie 1964 în Philadelphia, Pennsylvania și a crescut în Florida de Vest. Înainte de a deveni autoare de cărți, ea a lucrat ca și bibliotecară și casieră în cadrul unei librării.
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