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Kate DiCamillo
Hardcover | Pages: 201 pages Rating: 3.85 | 19607 Users | 3126 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Magician's Elephant |
| Author | : | Kate DiCamillo |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 201 pages |
| Published | : | September 8th 2009 by Candlewick Press |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Young Adult |
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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 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.Specify Books As The Magician's Elephant
| Original Title: | The Magician's Elephant |
| ISBN: | 0763644102 (ISBN13: 9780763644109) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.themagicianselephant.com/ |
| Characters: | The Magician, Vilna Lutz, Leo Matienne, Madam Bettine LaVaughn, Adele Duchene, Sister Marie, Bartok Whynn, Hans Ickman, Peter Augustus Duchene |
| Literary Awards: | Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee for Juvenile (2011), Minnesota Book Award for Young People’s Literature (2010), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Children's Book (2009), Carnegie Medal Nominee (2011), Hea Lasteraamat (2012) |
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This book was like eating crème brûlée, with the satisfaction of breaking the burnt sugar spine to eat the warm and sweet center. It would be perfect to have it read aloud while you fall asleep to falling snow. Favorite Quote: Magic is always impossible...It begins with the impossible and ends with the impossible and is impossible in between. That is why it is magic. It is a bad thing to have love and nowhere to put it. He had been so lonely, so desperately, hopelessly lonely for so long. HeEvery fantasy book poses the following questions. Why not? What if? Could it be? and in this book every character is asking the same questions. Kate DiCamillo has the ability to take you on a great adventure where you're not paying attention to anything except what's in the book and again in this book is she does her own special brand of magic. Full of surprises and charming characters, this is a fun story about believing in the impossible and watching it happen right before your eyes. a
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo is a mysterious and magical story about a boy named Peter who has been orphaned, and the unlikely appearance of an elephant who helps him find his way. The story takes place in the city of Baltese, which is filled with people of different classes. It's a cold and very dark winter with minimal sunshine. Peter currently lives with his guardian--a soldier named Vilna who fought in war alongside Peter's father. Sadly, Peter's mother died just after the birth
good story before go to sleep
A haunting book which would be of interest to adults as well as young people. For some reason, the story made me think of Victor Hugo and his magnum opus, Les Miserables. There is a man whose punishment outweighs the wrong he has done. There are forlorn beggars, wandering children, and orphans in convents. All this makes for plenty of pathos, but there are also lots of humorous touches too. The illustrations add to the enchantment of the narrative.
A light, quick read, and might be a suitable bedtime story for more mature children. Reading this as an adult (well I'm not sure I'm one yet but my ID says so in the legal sense), however, doesn't bring much to the table other than light whimsical entertainment value. I like how the illustrations match and complement the story beautifully.The story tells of Peter, a boy who lives with Vilna-Lutz, an ex-war veteran who took him in after he's orphaned. Peter's days were pretty spartan until one
Wow, Reader, if you make up your mind about what to read/purchase/borrow at your library from these reviews, then pay attention to this one! :-) I keep wondering, with each new book, Can Kate DiCamillo really do it again? Can she possibly make the magic again? And the answer is always a resounding YES. I do not recall the last time I actually wept while reading a book, but I not only did while reading this one, I even know the page number that brought it about--but you have to weep on your own
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