An Elephant in the Garden

Michael Morpurgo (author), Michael Foreman (illustrator)

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Publisher's Synopsis

An epic story of determination and love, about one family's escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War

'Captivating' Telegraph

It's 1945, and the bombing of Dresden is imminent. Before the bombs start to fall, Lizzie's zookeeper mother brings home the one animal she can't bear to lose: Marlene, the elephant.

When Lizzie and her family join the thousands of other refugees fleeing the city, they end up with more than one unusual companion . . .

About the Publisher

HarperCollins Children's Books

HarperCollins Children's Books is respected worldwide for its tradition of publishing innovative, entertaining and award-winning books that excite and capture the imagination of young readers. The division is recognised for nurturing new talent as well as publishing a highly regarded list of established best-selling authors. Its publishing includes timeless classics like The Chronicles of Narnia and The Hobbit, as well as perennial family favourites like Judith Kerr's The Tiger who Came to Tea and Michael Bond's Paddington. HarperCollins Children's Books is also home to some of the most popular authors in children's literature today, including David Walliams, Derek Landy, Michael Morpurgo, Louise Rennison and Oliver Jeffers, and features innovative publishing from some of the hottest licensed brands including Dr. Seuss and Hello Kitty.

ISBN:	9780008638658
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:	HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub date:	04 Jan 2024
Edition:	Reprint
DEWEY:	823.92
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	232
Weight:	220g
Height:	128mm
Width:	198mm
Spine width:	20mm