The Magician's Elephant: (A Tale of Orphans, Fortune Tellers, Magic, and Mystery

<b>A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storyteller</b> <p/>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.<br>With dreamlike illustrations and a cover by Yoko Tanaka.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Kate DiCamillo<br><b>Publisher:</b> Candlewick Press (MA)<br><b>Published:</b> 12/08/2015<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.40lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.60h x 5.10w x 0.70d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780763680886<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5<br><b>Point Value:</b> 4<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>133242 / Magician's Elephant<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Kate DiCamillo</b> is the author of <i>The Tale of Despereaux, </i>which was awarded the Newbery Medal; <i>The Miraculous Jo