The Magician’s Elephant (Hardcover)
The Magician’s Elephant (Hardcover) Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo–author of The Tale of Despereaux and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane– has crafted another exquisite novel for young readers. The Magician’s Elephant tells the tale of Peter Augustus Duchene, a ten-year-old orphan who receives an unbelievable piece of information from the local fortuneteller. Peter learns that his fate is tied to an elephant that has inexplicably fallen from the sky when a magician’s trick goes terribly wrong. Why did it happen? And, how can an elephant possibly change the course of Peter’s life? This darkly atmospheric, yet hopeful tale, demonstrates that when the answers to life’s big questions are opaque or unforthcoming, all is not lost. DiCamillo’s rhythmic writing, combined with Yoko Tanaka’s mysterious black-and-white illustrations, enchants and calls out to our sincerest wishes and dreams (recommended for readers ages 8-13).
The Magician’s Elephant (Hardcover) Reviews
Very sweet and magical!!
This a sweet and magical story introducing and developing a chain of characters and events that will captivate the reader from the very beginning. Peter, an orphan who is raised by a slightly disturbed veteran, is told by a fortuneteller that his long lost sister is truly alive, and that an elephant will lead him to her.
The author deals skillfully with fairy tale elements and brings forth the idea that everyone is connected to someone else and belongs to a larger group.
Spectacular!
A magical and wonderful read! Highly recommend to readers of all ages. This is truly a book for everyone and will no doubt be a classic for all time. If you haven’t shed tears of joy in a long time, prepare yourself…this book will make you believe in magic and all that is good in the world.
