An Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story
Description
Price: $8.99 - $6.99 (as of Jul 27, 2024 14:52:01 UTC – Details)
By: Michael Morpurgo (Author)
Lizzie and Karl’s mother is a zoo keeper; the…
Reviews
Ruby –
Unusual, interesting
Found it interesting and amazing read
Alicia Small –
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. It has an authentic feel and seems to do a good job portraying the difficulty of war time with the things that would keep one putting one foot in front of the other. Has me curious for more information on the story that inspired it as well.
K Weber –
Great story
I purchased this for my 10 year old granddaughter who is an avid reader. I felt I should read it first as it concerns WWII and the Allied bombing of Dresden.It was a wonderful story and I highly recommend it for mature children and young adults who are at least somewhat informed about history.
Devin –
Great book!
Kept me interested from beginning to end! Short but engaging book.
S. White –
Loved it!
What can I say except that it is well written and a good book. I learned a lot about what it must have been like in Germany, for the innocent civilians who were caught up in the war they didn’t want or have anything to do with. A really good, story based on a true story.
Amazon Customer –
bought several copies
Bought several copies for my grandchildren. They all enjoyed it & thought the characters were just wonderful.
Tine –
Toll als Englischlektüre imOriginal mit 14 Jährigen zu lesen, die parallel auch im Geschichtsunterricht den 2. Weltkrieg behandelt haben!
Jan C. –
An unusual setting, the story features a German family during World War II. We don’t often read things from that perspective but you will instantly like these characters and be drawn in to their hardships, family relationships and unique war experiences (which include an elephant!). It is historical and educational but not dry with moments of sadness, humour, danger and love. I highly recommend it for tweens and adults alike.
Anna Yaroshenko –
Great book
Sol –
Una historia de supervivencia en la Alemania del final de la 2ª GM, de mantener los valores por encima de la locura de la guerra y de como salvar a un elefante puede ayudar a salvar a otros. Me ha encantado.
Ruby –
Unusual, interesting
Found it interesting and amazing read
Alicia Small –
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. It has an authentic feel and seems to do a good job portraying the difficulty of war time with the things that would keep one putting one foot in front of the other. Has me curious for more information on the story that inspired it as well.
K Weber –
Great story
I purchased this for my 10 year old granddaughter who is an avid reader. I felt I should read it first as it concerns WWII and the Allied bombing of Dresden.It was a wonderful story and I highly recommend it for mature children and young adults who are at least somewhat informed about history.
Devin –
Great book!
Kept me interested from beginning to end! Short but engaging book.
S. White –
Loved it!
What can I say except that it is well written and a good book. I learned a lot about what it must have been like in Germany, for the innocent civilians who were caught up in the war they didn’t want or have anything to do with. A really good, story based on a true story.
Amazon Customer –
bought several copies
Bought several copies for my grandchildren. They all enjoyed it & thought the characters were just wonderful.
Tine –
Toll als Englischlektüre imOriginal mit 14 Jährigen zu lesen, die parallel auch im Geschichtsunterricht den 2. Weltkrieg behandelt haben!
Jan C. –
An unusual setting, the story features a German family during World War II. We don’t often read things from that perspective but you will instantly like these characters and be drawn in to their hardships, family relationships and unique war experiences (which include an elephant!). It is historical and educational but not dry with moments of sadness, humour, danger and love. I highly recommend it for tweens and adults alike.
Anna Yaroshenko –
Great book
Sol –
Una historia de supervivencia en la Alemania del final de la 2ª GM, de mantener los valores por encima de la locura de la guerra y de como salvar a un elefante puede ayudar a salvar a otros. Me ha encantado.